Sessile oak
The Sessile oak is so-called because its acorns are not held on stalks like those of the familiar English oak. It can be found in woodlands mainly in the north and west of the UK.
The Sessile oak is so-called because its acorns are not held on stalks like those of the familiar English oak. It can be found in woodlands mainly in the north and west of the UK.
If you spot a crawling shell next time you're at the seaside, take a closer look… it might be a hermit crab!
The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.
The common cockle is a traditional seaside favourite, both for its white shells often found in the sand and for the yummy snack of cockles doused in malt vinegar.
Did you know your seaside scampi was actually a kind of lobster? Traditionally so - although the scampi that is often eaten with chips can be anything from prawns to fish.
As hopes rise for a kiss under the mistletoe during the Christmas holidays, a local conservation charity is encouraging Worcestershire residents to report sightings of where the festive plant is…
Bringing a piece of your holiday home is a great way of keeping the memories alive – just make sure it’s wildlife-friendly!
Heather takes a look at how to get a group started where you live...
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.
This beautiful beetle is fond of damp meadows and woodland rides, where it's often found on umbellifers or thistles.
This well-camouflaged wader is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen feeding on wetlands with a distinctive bobbing motion.