Meadow Plant Identification for Beginners
Get to know the wide and diverse range of meadow plants with GWT Ecologist Gemma Bodé
Get to know the wide and diverse range of meadow plants with GWT Ecologist Gemma Bodé
This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.
A closer look at some of the lesser known and harder to identify meadow plants with GWT Ecologist Andy Karran
A breeding bird of fast-flowing, upland rivers, the grey wagtail can also be seen in lowland areas, farmyards and even towns in winter.
The nursehound is a nocturnal predator, hunting smaller fish close to the seafloor.
The Purple hairstreak is an elusive butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. It is entirely reliant on oak trees and can be spotted chasing around the treetops in woodlands and parks.
Violet ground beetles are active predators, coming out at night to hunt slugs and other invertebrates in gardens, woodlands and meadows.
Living up to its name, the bullhead has a characteristically large, flattened head and a tapering body. Look out for it in fast-flowing, stony rivers and streams.
This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!
A rare breeder in the UK, this sooty-coloured bird is as at home on an industrial site as it is on a rocky cliff face.