Common shrew
The diminutive common shrew has a distinctively pointy nose and tiny eyes. It lives life in the fast lane, eating every 2-3 hours to survive, and only living for a year or so. Look out for it in…
The diminutive common shrew has a distinctively pointy nose and tiny eyes. It lives life in the fast lane, eating every 2-3 hours to survive, and only living for a year or so. Look out for it in…
From kissing under the mistletoe to singing about red robins, many of our Christmas traditions are closely linked to the natural world.
You can pledge your support during Invasive Species Week to help protect native species from threats such as Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan balsam
This week is invasive species week, 24-30th May. The week aims to raise awareness of the problems non-native invasive species cause, and ways we can all help prevent their spread. This week we…
The smaller of our two UK seal species, common seals are also known as harbour seals. Despite being called "Common", they are actually less common than grey seals!
As the UK once again shines a spotlight on the impact of invasive species, we highlight a new way for you to help tackle this issue on our rivers.
The extensive, golden-brown reedbeds that are formed by stands of Common reed are a familiar sight in our wetlands. They provide an important home for many species, including the rare Bittern.