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Sir David Attenborough has travelled the world in search of wildlife and wild spaces. But much closer to home, he can explore the hidden woodland at Crane Park Island, discover flying stag beetles…
Sir David Attenborough has travelled the world in search of wildlife and wild spaces. But much closer to home, he can explore the hidden woodland at Crane Park Island, discover flying stag beetles…
Explore the woodland and see what you discover
This striking duck was introduced to the UK and is now established as a breeding bird in England.
Ivy is one of our most familiar plants, seen climbing up trees, walls, and along the ground, almost anywhere. It is a great provider of food and shelter for all kinds of animals, from butterflies…
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…
It is easy to be confused by these flower-like animals with flowery names! The ‘daisy’ anemone is one of the larger UK anemone species!
This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.
Also known as the two-coloured mason bee, this beautiful bee is famous for nesting in old snail shells.
One of the most bizarre fish to find on the rocky shore, the clingfish appears an assortment of different animals stuck together!
Despite being a little shy, these amazing marine mammals can be spotted close to shore in shallow waters. If you do get close, keep an eye out for the loud ‘chuff’ noise they make as they come to…
Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.