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Holly
Holly is a much-loved evergreen tree - its shiny, spiky leaves and bright red berries being a favourite in Christmas decorations. Found in all kinds of habitats, it provides an important winter…
Holly blue
Look out for the small Holly Blue in your garden or local park. It is the first blue butterfly to emerge in spring, and a second generation appears in summer. The caterpillars are fond of holly…
Sea-holly
The spiky, silvery leaves of Sea-holly give this plants its common name. Look for its beautiful, thistle-like, blue blooms on coastlines and sand dunes in summer.
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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
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.
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Giant goby
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
Holm oak
The Holm oak is an introduced species that has been widely planted near the coast and in parkland. It is self-seeding in the south of the UK. Its young leaves are spiny like Holly leaves, and it…
White-faced darter monitoring at Drumburgh Moss Nature Reserve
Are you looking to get up close and personal with one of the country’s most rare dragonfly species? If so, come and help us monitor the species; you don’t have to be a wildlife expert, anyone can…
White-faced darter monitoring at Drumburgh Moss Nature Reserve
Are you looking to get up close and personal with one of the country’s most rare dragonfly species? If so, come and help us monitor the species; you don’t have to be a wildlife expert, anyone can…