Purple laver
This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.
Chwilio
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Chwilio
Harvest mice hanging on
Thanks to volunteers, evidence of one of our rarest mammals was found at a site on Anglesey.
Cors Dyfi: beaver receiver!
Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve might be most famous for its ospreys but they’ll soon be joined by two new, ground-dwelling arrivals! After many, many months of planning and discussions, Montgomeryshire…
King diving beetle
Britain's largest 'diving beetle' is an impressive creature, though it's not easy to find.
Owl-some art for Anglesey's fens!
As part of our Corsydd Calon Môn project protecting and promoting Anglesey’s special fen sites, we are always looking for ways to bring people closer to the unique landscapes and wildlife of the…
Giant goby
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
Marsh fritillary
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
Oyster drill
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.
Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
My insurance
When he’s not studying at Cumbria University, Ian enjoys volunteering at Thacka Beck. As well as being great for wildlife, this wetland nature reserve helps protects Penrith from flooding when the…
Marsh frog
Europe's largest frog is not naturally found in the UK, but was introduced to Kent and has spread throughout the southeast.
Soldier beetle
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.