Parrot waxcap
The parrot waxcap is a small, slimy mushroom with a beautiful emerald green colour.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Pignut
Pignut is a small umbellifer, with edible tubers, that is found in woods, hedges and grasslands.
Red-breasted carrion beetle
These distinctive beetles are often found around dead birds and small mammals.
Fireworks anemone
This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.
The problem with balloons
Balloon releases are disastrous for wildlife. Here's why to avoid them and some great eco-alternatives to balloons!
Where to see birds of prey
Find the best Wildlife Trusts nature reserves to go searching for hawks, kites, buzzards, ospreys and more!
Merlin
Our most diminutive falcon, the merlin is a pretty bird of prey. It chases small birds, flying low to the ground or hovering in the breeze because of its small size. Resident merlins are joined in…
Marsh fritillary
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
Spotted cowrie
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
Spring squill
Spring squill is a small, star-shaped purple-blue flower found on coastal grasslands.
Netted dog whelk
A small, but feisty scavenger, this carnivorous sea snail does not let anything go to waste!
Tracks and signs
Wildlife can sometimes be hard to spot, but there are signs to look out for that show animals have been hanging around!