Ocean quahog
This large burrowing bivalve, also known as the Icelandic cyprine, is found on sandy seabeds around much of the UK. It is the longest-lived animal known to man, with one individual found to be 507…
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
This large burrowing bivalve, also known as the Icelandic cyprine, is found on sandy seabeds around much of the UK. It is the longest-lived animal known to man, with one individual found to be 507…
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
This dainty seaduck is a winter visitor to our coasts, particularly in northern and eastern Scotland.
As the only crow with a red bill and red legs, the all-black chough is easy to identify. But it's harder to spot: there are only small, coastal populations in Scotland, Ireland, Wales,…
As the name suggests, this beautiful brown butterfly is most common in Scotland, though it can also be seen in northern England.