Burnet companion
This day-flying moth is found on flowery meadows, often in the company of other moths and butterflies.
This day-flying moth is found on flowery meadows, often in the company of other moths and butterflies.
Laurence suffers less from depression since he started conserving orchards. Playing a part in the management of places which support wildlife is proven to improve wellbeing, and you don’t need to…
The pungent, rotten smell of Black Horehound makes this medium-sized plant of waste ground and roadside verges stand out from the crowd.
Unlike many of its relatives, this shimmering shieldbug is a predator, feasting on caterpillars and a variety of other insects.
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.
One of the only venomous fish to be found in British waters, the lesser weever fish is certainly one to watch out for!
Have you ever stopped to look at a tree closely? Get to know one a bit better!
Weasels may look adorable, but they make light work of eating voles, mice and birds! They are related to otters and stoats, which is obvious thanks to their long slender bodies and short legs.
The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.
Despite its warts and ancient associations with witches, the common toad is a gardener's friend, sucking up slugs and snails. It is famous for migrating en masse to its breeding ponds.
The jay is a colourful member of the crow family, with brilliant blue wing patches. It is famous for searching out acorns in autumnal woodlands and parks, often storing them for the winter ahead…
Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!