Acorn barnacle
Barnacles are so common on our rocky shores that you've probably never really noticed them. They're the little grey bumps covering the rocks that hurt your feet when you're…
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Barnacle goose
The black-and-white barnacle goose flies here for the 'warmer' winter from Greenland and Svalbard. This epic journey was once a mystery to people, who thought it hatched from the goose…
Goose barnacle
Goose barnacles often wash up on our shores attached to flotsam after big storms.
Endangered Species Wildlife Conservation
Endangered species live in your local wildlife. The Wildlife Trust helps with wildlife conservation by protecting the habitat for local wildlife. Learn how you can help endangered species and your local wildlife.
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We're the only voluntary organisation dedicated solely to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria. Thousands of members support our work. 600 volunteers give their time. 39 nature reserves open to visitors.
We're taking on the care of two important areas of limestone pavement for their special wildlife
We're delighted to take over the management of two special nature reserves near Burton-in-Kendal
Surprising sea life
Discover ten surprising species found in the UK’s seas.
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
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.
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Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Steve Doyle
An instrumental force in bringing species of butterfly back from the brink in Cumbria.
Cumbria’s red squirrels receive funding boost
Fertility control for grey squirrels among plans to help our much-loved native species to thrive