Harlequin ladybird
A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.
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Teachers and home educators
We offer staff-led nature reserve visits, school trips, assemblies, outdoor classroom transformations, school outreach and much more!
Knot
A stocky, little sandpiper, the knot can be spotted in estuaries from August onwards, migrating here from the Arctic where it breeds. Look out for it probing the muddy sand with its specialised…
Bloody-nosed beetle
The common name of the bloody-nosed beetle derives from its unusual defence mechanism: when threatened, it secretes a distasteful blood-red liquid from its mouth. This flightless beetle can be…
Long legs, short lives
Insect expert Ben Keywood from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust takes a closer look at craneflies.
Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
My big adventure
When Rowan visits Sydenham Hill Wood, every puddle, tree and trail is part of the adventure. And his dad quite likes playing along too.
Egyptian goose
Egyptian geese were introduced to Britain from Africa. They are now widespread in southern England.
How to create a vertical garden
Gardening doesn’t need to be restricted to the ground - bring your walls to life for wildlife! Many types of plants will thrive in a green wall, from herbs and fruit to grasses and ferns.
Goose barnacle
Goose barnacles often wash up on our shores attached to flotsam after big storms.
Great grey shrike
This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.
European flounder
Able to camouflage itself to its surroundings, the European flounder is one of our many amazing flatfish!