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.
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.
Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!
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It's been a hard year for many, including the planet! But let's spread some joy and look at all the positive things that happened for nature in 2021.
The Welsh poppy is a plant of damp and shady places, roadsides and hillsides. It is also a garden escapee. It flowers over summer, attracting nectar-loving insects.
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.
From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, here are some ideas for things you can do yourself at home to help wildlife.