Cellar spider
You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.
You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.
A handsome gamebird, the pheasant is an introduced species that has settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its farmland and woodland habitats, although you'll probably hear…
The fly-shaped flowers of this fascinating plant are attractive to insects - but not the ones you might expect!
This fascinating cup fungus is a lovely thing to stumble upon -should you be lucky enough!
If you’ve ever been rockpooling, you’ve probably seen a limpet or two! Their cone-shaped shells clamp onto rocks until the tide comes in, at which point they become active. Limpets move around…
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.
Barnacles are so common on our rocky shores that you've probably never really noticed them. They're the little grey bumps covering the rocks that hurt your feet when you're…
Working full time in a windowless room cut Sonja off from the natural world around her; but spending time in wild places has helped her to discover herself since a shock diagnosis two years ago.…
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.
Carole has been volunteering at Idle Valley for seven years now; whilst she used to get involved with the heavy work out on the reserve, the garden is now her domain, working with the Recovery…
This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.