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Chwilio
Large-leaved lime
A scarce tree of England and Wales, the Large-leaved lime is the rarest of our native limes. It is tall and broad, and can be found in forests and parks, where it is frequently planted.
Clouded yellow
The clouded yellow is a migrant that arrives here from May onwards. Usually, only small numbers turn up, but some years see mass migrations. It prefers open habitats, particularly chalk grassland…
Mullein
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.
Dryad's saddle
This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.
Autumn leaves
Explore the woodland and see what you discover
Large heath
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.
Fly agaric
The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.
Far from home
Purple topshell
Also known as the flat topshell, these are one of the most common and colourful sea snails you are likely to see when out on a rockpool safari!
White-beaked dolphin
Look out for the distinctive white beak that gives this energetic dolphin its name. Don’t be surprised to see them breach and bowride too!
Soldier beetle
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.