Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
With ginger hairs, dark banding and a cream tail, the narcissus bulb fly looks like a bumble bee, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for…
The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.
The blackbird of the mountains, ring ouzels can be found breeding on upland moors and rocky crags in summer.
Often referred to as the Sea Hide, the Main Hide offers two stunning views ... one of which lets you see the entirety of the River Ogwen and the other a view of the lagoons. In Part 1 of this…
Oyster mushrooms are shell shaped fungi that grow in tiers or fabulous clusters on dead trees or stumps. Unlike many fungi, these mushrooms are not seasonal and can be found all year round,…
A real wildlife haven with a spectacular seabird colony at its heart. A visit to Cemlyn is filled with possibility – you never know what might turn up!
A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.
Rowan loves the fresh smell and sight of the buttercups in the wildflower meadows at Besthorpe. It's a special place because there are precious few spots like this where she can spend time…
Often referred to as the Sea Hide, the Main Hide offers two stunning views ... one of which lets you see the entirety of the River Ogwen and the other a view of the lagoons. In Part 2 of this…
This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.
