Wildlife i-SpyHere are twelve animals & plants to look out (or listen!) for right now. How many can you tick off? Species Pink waxcap National (Hub)This beautiful pink fungus appears in late summer and autumn. Species Red admiral The red admiral is an unmistakeable garden visitor. This black-and-red beauty may be seen feeding on flowers on warm days all year-round… Species Ivy Ivy is one of our most familiar plants, seen climbing up trees, walls, and along the ground, almost anywhere. It is a great provider of… Species Violet coral The branching, finger-like projections of this fungus give it the appearance of an underwater coral. Its striking colour and form make… Species Rowan Often a lone figure on a windswept mountainside or heath, the Rowan tree can stand for up to 200 years. It is well known for its masses… Species Ivy Bee The Ivy Bee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It feeds exclusively on the nectar of… Species Robin's pincushion Living up to its name, the Robin's pincushion is a red, round, hairy growth that can be seen on wild roses. It is caused by the… Species Common spangle gall wasp The common spangle gall wasp produces a small, disc-shaped growth, or 'gall', on the undersides of oak leaves. Inside the gall… Species Redwing The redwing is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the UK's hedgerows, gardens and parks have to offer. Look… Species Fieldfare Often spotted in large flocks, the fieldfare is an attractive thrush. It is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the… Species Red fox Famed for their cunning and stealth, these orangey-red dogs with their bushy tails can be seen in towns and the countryside. They come… Species Fly agaric The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.
Species Red admiral The red admiral is an unmistakeable garden visitor. This black-and-red beauty may be seen feeding on flowers on warm days all year-round…
Species Ivy Ivy is one of our most familiar plants, seen climbing up trees, walls, and along the ground, almost anywhere. It is a great provider of…
Species Violet coral The branching, finger-like projections of this fungus give it the appearance of an underwater coral. Its striking colour and form make…
Species Rowan Often a lone figure on a windswept mountainside or heath, the Rowan tree can stand for up to 200 years. It is well known for its masses…
Species Ivy Bee The Ivy Bee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It feeds exclusively on the nectar of…
Species Robin's pincushion Living up to its name, the Robin's pincushion is a red, round, hairy growth that can be seen on wild roses. It is caused by the…
Species Common spangle gall wasp The common spangle gall wasp produces a small, disc-shaped growth, or 'gall', on the undersides of oak leaves. Inside the gall…
Species Redwing The redwing is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the UK's hedgerows, gardens and parks have to offer. Look…
Species Fieldfare Often spotted in large flocks, the fieldfare is an attractive thrush. It is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the…
Species Red fox Famed for their cunning and stealth, these orangey-red dogs with their bushy tails can be seen in towns and the countryside. They come…
Species Fly agaric The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.
