Search

Species

King diving beetle

Britain's largest 'diving beetle' is an impressive creature, though it's not easy to find.

Page

Heatwaves and wildfires

During extended heatwaves and drought, the risk of wildfires increases. The impact on people and wildlife is devastating, and we all have a responsibility to do what we can to avoid them. Whether visiting the countryside, your local park, or a nature reserve, remember these top tips.
Species

Sea mouse

This strange furry creature often found washed ashore after storms is actually a kind of worm!

Species

Phosphorescent sea pen

This colonial creature looks like an old-fashioned quill - that's where the name sea pen comes from.

Newyddion

A Fairway to Haven coming to Welshpool

Welshpool Golf Club are delighted to announce a tee-rific new project that is underway. Welshpool Fairway to Haven is an exciting new project which focuses on managing and enhancing the site for…

Species

Beaver

Beavers are the engineers of the animal world, creating wetlands where wildlife can thrive. After a 400-year absence, beavers are back in Britain!

My Wild Life

My happy place

When the stresses of life get too much, I take a walk through Attenborough Nature Reserve - a form of free therapy. The fresh air, the bird calls, the beauty of nature surrounding me, is calming.…

Species

Thongweed

One of the longest seaweeds native to the UK, thongweed helps create a beautiful underwater forest to rival that of any on the land!

Species

Channelled wrack

This yellow-brown seaweed grows in tufts at the very top of rocky shores. Its fronds curls at the sides, creating the channel that gives Chanelled Wrack its name.

Species

Yellow meadow ant

The yellow meadow ant is known for creating anthills in grassland habitats. It has a close relationship with the chalkhill blue butterfly - protecting the larvae in return for a sugary substance…