Species

This stocky relative of grasshoppers is found on damp ground close to water.

Our smallest breeding seabird, the storm petrel is barely larger than a house martin! They mostly nest among rocks or in burrows on…

The UK's largest native grasshopper is also one of its rarest, found only on wetlands in a few parts of England.

This distinctive moth is a common sight in gardens and around houses, where it's often attracted to lights.

Looking like a small, armoured grasshopper, this widespread insect is found in damp areas across the UK.

This wading bird is mainly a visitor on its spring and autumn migration, though a small number nest in Scotland.

The common walnut tree produces a large, brown nut that is familiar to so many of us. It is an introduced species in the UK, found in…

The red fox, with its unmistakable bushy tail, can be seen in towns and the countryside. They mostly come out at night, but can also be…

The foxglove is a familiar, tall plant, with pink flower spikes and a deadly nature. In summer, it can be spotted in woodlands and…

These beloved spiny mammals come out at night to hoover up beetles, worms and other invertebrates.

The bottlenose dolphins in our waters are the biggest of their kind – they need to be able to cope with our chilly waters!

Our most well-known amphibian, the common frog is a regular visitor to garden ponds across the country, where they feast on slugs and…