Explore the vast array of wild species to be found across the UK
Bluebell
In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the much-loved, nodding heads of the Bluebell. Millions of bulbs can exist in…
English oak
The English oak is, perhaps, our most iconic tree: the one that almost every child and adult alike could draw the lobed leaf of, or…
European badger
Badgers are the UK’s largest land predator and are one of the most well-known British species. They are famed for their black and white…
Blackthorn
A familiar shrub of hedgerows and woodland edges, Blackthorn comes alive in spring when it bursts into a froth of white blossom. It is…
Hazel
Hazel is a small tree of woodlands, grasslands and gardens that is regularly coppiced - the practice of cutting the stems of a tree to…
Linnet
The linnet can be seen on farmland and heathland across the UK. But, like so many other farmland birds, linnets are declining rapidly,…
Speckled wood
The Speckled wood prefers the dappled sunlight of woodland rides and edges, hedgerows and even gardens. Despite declines, its range has…
Common beech
An iconic tree, particularly in the south of the UK, the Common beech stands tall and proud in woodlands and parks. It turns beautiful…
Field maple
An inconspicuous tree for much of the year, the Field maple comes to life in autumn when its lobed leaves turn golden-yellow and its…
Common hawthorn
In May, our hedgerows burst into life as Common hawthorn erupts with creamy-white blossom, colouring the landscape and giving this…
Wood anemone
A spring delight, the Wood anemone grows in dappled shade in ancient woodlands. Traditional management, such as coppicing, can help such…
Ash
A common tree, ash is familiar to many of us for its autumnal bunches of winged seeds, called 'keys'. It can be found in…