Upland spring, flush and fen
Water trickles through small patches of velvety moss, or seeps more slowly through short swards of sedges and delicate wildflowers, the intense colours catching the eye among the subtler tones of…
Water trickles through small patches of velvety moss, or seeps more slowly through short swards of sedges and delicate wildflowers, the intense colours catching the eye among the subtler tones of…
These winter visitors are close relatives of the chaffinch and can often be found in the same flocks, where their white rump and nasal calls give them away.
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
The blackbird of the mountains, ring ouzels can be found breeding on upland moors and rocky crags in summer.
Andrew and Adrian, volunteers and pioneering walkers of The Rothschild Way. Both have tirelessly raised funds and put in countless hours to the best cause they know – nature. And they know they…
A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!
Lilac is an introduced species in the UK that can sometimes be found in hedgerows and along woodland edges. Flower spikes appear in spring, beautifully scented and packed with small, lilac-pink…
In the spring, birds choose the best locations to build nests, so why not offer them a safe place to settle?
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.