Fox moth
The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.
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Puss moth
The puss moth is a large and fluffy moth, with a very strange looking caterpillar.
Coniferous plantation
Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…
Tree lungwort
Look out for this large, leafy lichen on trees in ancient woodlands in the west of the UK.
Blonde ray
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.
Yellowhammer
Like many of our farmland birds, the yellowhammer has declined in number in recent years. Spot this bright yellow bird singing from the top of a bush or fence, or in a mixed-species flock in…
Caledonian forest
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
Knot grass
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
Mediterranean gull
Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.
Common sunstar
This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.
Edible sea urchin
This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).