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Wigeon
The wigeon is a colourful duck that can often be spotted wheeling round our winter skies in large flocks. A dabbling duck, it surface-feeds on plants and seeds in shallow waters.
The Female of the Species - Women In Conservation
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the diverse perspectives of some of the women who are instrumental in conserving wildlife and making great strides in aiding nature’s recovery.
Five species of fungi to look out for
Autumn is a great time to explore fungi with their ‘fruiting bodies’ presenting themselves above ground in many different shapes and sizes. As well as being good on the eye, fungi have a vital…
Five Females of the Species and their Feminine Wiles in Nature
Discover some of the amazing ways that set these females apart
Invasive Species Week 16 -22 May
Did you know that over 2,000 plants and animals have been introduced to Great Britain from all over the world? Many of these non-natives coexist with us without harm however, around 10-15% are…
Saving super rare species from extinction
Recovery plans for critically endangered plant which is only found at one site in Hertfordshire within the whole of the UK.
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Rock dove
The wild rock dove is the ancestor to what is probably our most familiar bird - the feral pigeon, which is often found in large numbers in our towns and cities.
Turtle dove
The turtle dove is the UK's fastest declining bird species and is on the brink of extinction. A small and pretty pigeon, it breeds in lowland England and winters in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Wilder Spaces
Sand eel
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.