Pheasant
A handsome gamebird, the pheasant is an introduced species that has settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its farmland and woodland habitats, although you'll probably hear…
A handsome gamebird, the pheasant is an introduced species that has settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its farmland and woodland habitats, although you'll probably hear…
The fly-shaped flowers of this fascinating plant are attractive to insects - but not the ones you might expect!
This fascinating cup fungus is a lovely thing to stumble upon -should you be lucky enough!
This sponge is found on rocky shores around the UK and looks like a thick bready crust (if you use your imagination a bit!).
This glossy wading bird is a scarce visitor to the UK, though records have become more common in recent decades.
Elaine has spent her life surrounded by wild places; when she started to volunteer with BBOWT she realised that nature conservation was the job of her dreams. As well as looking after nine nature…
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
The sanderling scampers about the waves looking for marine crustaceans, fish and even jellyfish to eat. It visits the UK in winter from its Arctic breeding grounds, but can also be seen as it…
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.
This charming little warbler is an increasingly common sight in autumn, when migrants pass through the UK.
The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.