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Biogenic reefs
Hard structures created by living creatures, biogenic reefs provide a home for a variety of marine life.
Water for your garden
Our top tips for providing water for wildlife, as well as making your water go further.
Angle shades
The angle shades can be well-hidden among the leaf litter - its pinky-brown markings and scalloped wings giving it the perfect camouflage. It is on the wing in gardens, woods and hedgerows from…
Long-tailed tit
Living up to its name, the long-tailed tit can be easily recognised by its long tail. It is a small, pretty, pink, black and white bird that can be seen in woodlands, gardens and parks.
Zebra spider
As its name suggests, the zebra spider has the familiar black-and-white stripes of a zebra, making it very distinctive. It can be found stalking its prey on rocks, trees and walls, particularly in…
Cucurbits
Cucurbits contain seeds and grow from the flower of a plant so they are classified as fruits. These include courgettes, cucumbers, pumpkins and squash. Melon belong to this family too.
Legumes
Legumes bear edible seeds or pods which can be sweet, earthy or nutty in flavour. These include peas, broad beans, runner beans, lentils and chickpeas.
My internship
I'm Katie, a Biological Sciences undergraduate with the University of Liverpool and a volunteer with the Somerset Wildlife Trust. Later this year I will also be undertaking an internship with…
Calaminarian grassland
This is a strange, sparse habitat of grassland growing on old mining tracks and slag heaps, on river gravels and naturally exposed metal-rich soils in the mountains. Only the toughest metal-loving…
Berries
Berries are small juicy sweet or sour, eaten fresh or used in baking and desserts. These include strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, gooseberries, cranberries and lingonberries.
Food for nature
Get tips on making your green space even more wildlife friendly, from long grass to log piles, bird food to flowers.