This well-camouflaged wader is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen feeding on wetlands with a distinctive bobbing motion.
Rowan loves the fresh smell and sight of the buttercups in the wildflower meadows at Besthorpe. It's a special place because there are precious few spots like this where she can spend time…
The all-black carrion crow does not nest in colonies like the similar rook. It can be seen almost everywhere.
The hustle and bustle of city life melts away when Kathryn visits Camley Street Natural Park. Without leaving central London, she can go from man-made soaring skyscrapers to an oasis-like…
This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.
As the name suggests, this beautiful brown butterfly is most common in Scotland, though it can also be seen in northern England.
This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.
A very rare species, this moth is now limited to one site in the UK. Males can be a striking reddish buff in colour.
This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.
Growing up and living in the countryside for much of her life, Helen is used to big wide open spaces and loves being outside. She enjoys coming to the Centre for Wildlife Gardening, as it’s like…
This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.
