Hornet robberfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the Hornet robberfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it perches in the open, waiting for its…
Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
With black-and-yellow markings, the Hornet robberfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it perches in the open, waiting for its…
This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.
Energy used in buildings accounted for around 20% of total UK emissions in 2022. Reducing your household energy use by switching to a renewable energy supplier or purchasing a heat pump will help…
The grayling is one of our largest brown butterflies and a master of disguise - its cryptic colouring helps to camouflage it against bare earth and stones in its coastal habitats and on inland…
This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.
Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.
The rose chafer can be spotted on garden flowers, as well as in grassland, woodland edges and scrub.
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.
A special opportunity to see ecological succession in action. As you wander this peaceful wetland, try to trace its journey from lake to woodland.