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!
Ruaridh loves playing in the woods – here everything can be anything and he can let his imagination run wild.
This fascinating cup fungus is a lovely thing to stumble upon -should you be lucky enough!
Some meadows and woods are just perfect for Bryn to play hide and seek. We want to help everyone discover nature’s playground.
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
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…
The rhinoceros beetle lives up to its name by sporting a distinctive 'horn' on the males' head. This glossy, blue-black beetle can be found in woods, parks and hedgerows, and…
Sometimes known as the snipe of the woods, the exquisitely camouflaged woodcock is mainly nocturnal, hiding in the dense undergrowth of woodlands and heathlands during the day.
Bev is grateful to live down the road from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a 210ha wetland site which stores excess water from the River Torne during times of high
rainfall. This saved her…
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.