Explore the vast array of wild species to be found across the UK
Freshwater pearl mussel
Freshwater pearl mussels spend their adult lives nestled in the river bed of fast flowing, rocky streams, filter feeding the water.
Spring squill
Spring squill is a small, star-shaped purple-blue flower found on coastal grasslands.
Red valerian
Red valerian was introduced in the 1600s from Europe, but is now naturalised in the UK. Its pinky-red flowers grow from old walls,…
Brassica shieldbug
This beautiful bug is also known as the crucifer shieldbug or cabbage bug.
Dock bug
This broad, brown bug can often be seen sitting on dock leaves.
Woundwort shieldbug
This small, shiny shieldbug is usually found on hedge woundwort.
Bishop's mitre shieldbug
This Womble-like shieldbug can often be seen clinging to grass stems.
Slender groundhopper
This stocky relative of grasshoppers is found on damp ground close to water.
Storm petrel
Our smallest breeding seabird, the storm petrel is barely larger than a house martin! They mostly nest among rocks or in burrows on…
Large marsh grasshopper
The UK's largest native grasshopper is also one of its rarest, found only on wetlands in a few parts of England.
Small magpie
This distinctive moth is a common sight in gardens and around houses, where it's often attracted to lights.
Common groundhopper
Looking like a small, armoured grasshopper, this widespread insect is found in damp areas across the UK.
