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Rockin' seas: Five amazing Irish Sea creatures
From starfish to sharks, our Irish Sea is full of rock and roll sea stars with more charisma than even the most legendary frontman.
Carbon Landscape end of project blog
After five amazing years the Carbon Landscape project has come to an end. Find out what we have achieved and enjoy some of our highlights.
Solar powered sea slug
This remarkable creature shows nature’s fantastic complexity!
Worm pipefish
The last thing you’d expect this extraordinary creature to be is a fish!
How to create a container garden for wildlife
Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs,…
The bird with the stars in its feathers
Our volunteer, David Merry, has a special place in his heart for starlings. Read all about why he thinks these beautiful birds need more recognition.
King diving beetle
Britain's largest 'diving beetle' is an impressive creature, though it's not easy to find.
How to create a mini pond
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts. Any pond can become a feeding ground for birds, hedgehogs and bats – the best…
Sea mouse
This strange furry creature often found washed ashore after storms is actually a kind of worm!
Field pansy
With its familiar features, the Field pansy is a delicate version of a garden favourite. Usually creamy-yellow in colour, it can be seen in fields and on roadside verges and waste ground.
Phosphorescent sea pen
This colonial creature looks like an old-fashioned quill - that's where the name sea pen comes from.