Lightbulb sea squirt
The lightbulb sea squirt is common around much of the UK. Its easy to see where its name came from!
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Blue shark
It's easy to see where the blue shark got its name from. These sleek, elegant sharks have beautiful metallic blue backs which provide brilliant camouflage out in the open ocean.
Stars in the grass
Exotic and striking in appearance, orchids can be found in a diverse range of habitats – between now and September is the perfect time to see them in full colour.
Stars of the night
Bats are as charismatic as they are misunderstood, and summer is the best time of year to see them.
Porbeagle shark
The porbeagle shark is a member of the shark family Lamnidae, making it one of the closest living relatives of the great white shark.
Walks, wildflowers, weather and much more
Reserves Officer Jo rounds up a busy few weeks packed full of events and walks at Fishlake Meadows Nature Reserve.
Thresher shark
The thresher shark is a migratory species and passes through UK waters in the summer months. If you’re lucky, you might see this magnificent shark jump high out of the water in to the air.
Basking shark
This gentle giant is the largest shark in UK seas, reaching up to 12m in length. There's no need to fear them though, they only eat plankton!
Tope shark
This slender and elegant shark species is often found close to shore all around our coasts and can grow up to 6 feet long.
Spurdog shark
This slender shark gets its name from the spines in front of its dorsal fin. It can use these spines to defend itself by curling in a bow and striking at a predator.
Victoria Road Gardeners: creating a Wilder Street in Woolston
Fuelled by community collaboration, a once-neglected flower bed outside Kookies Crafts is transformed into a vibrant space, showcasing the power of community and nature.
The wood anemone - Spring’s delicate forest stars
Each spring, a quiet transformation takes place beneath our feet. Before the trees fully leaf, the woodland floor lights up with a carpet of delicate white flowers - wood anemones - one of the UK’…