Sika deer
Sika deer were introduced to the UK in the 19th century. They are native to eastern Asia.
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Chwilio
Has She, Hasn’t She?
Telyn Back After a Two-Day Absence
Northern hay meadow
These beautiful, herb-rich meadows are at their best between late-May and mid-July (after which they are cut for hay, weather permitting). Later, after the haycut, pale fields with geometric…
Ceri Update
Ceri Has Not Eaten Since Her Fall
Clarach: Part IV
Clarach is Spotted Again... at a Kielder Water Nest!
Gwynant Returns Home to Wales
Fantastic News! ...and Blue 3J Lays Egg 3!
Purging buckthorn
An uncommon hedgerow and woodland tree of central and eastern England, Purging buckthorn displays yellow-green flowers in spring, and poisonous, black berries in autumn.
Long spined sea scorpion
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
Freshwater pearl mussel
Freshwater pearl mussels spend their adult lives anchored to the river bed, filtering water through their gills and improving the quality of the water for other species.
Clarach: Part III
Clarach Intrudes at Rutland Water's Manton Bay Nest!
Ptarmigan
The ptarmigan is a master of disguise - matching its Highland surroundings perfectly by turning snow-white in winter and rock-grey in summer. It is confined to the mountains of Scotland, so is…
Portuguese Man O'War
Despite appearances, this weird and wonderful creature is not a jellyfish! They're sometimes found washed up on our shores after westerly winds. Look but don't touch - they give a very…