Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Black rat (Rattus rattus)
Also known as the ship rat, the black rat (Rattus rattus) was introduced to Britain with the Romans. Generally smaller than the brown rat (…
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Seaside crowfoot (Ranunculus cymbalaria)
The seaside crowfoot (Ranunculus cymbalaria) is a low-growing, perennial member of the buttercup family, with creeping stems and small…
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Enteromorpha (Enteromorpha spp.)
Species within the genus Enteromorpha are very difficult to identify as differences between species are small and hard to spot. They are…
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Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)
Information on the Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Marsh earwort (Jamesoniella undulifolia)
This species is one of the world's rarest bryophytes. Liverworts vary in appearance, from those with filmy, ribbon-like bodies, to those…
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Plumed cockscomb (Celosia argentea)
Information on plumed cockscomb (Celosia argentea) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)
Information on Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)
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Radish (Raphanus sativus)
Information on the radish (Raphanus sativus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Burdock clover (Trifolium lappaceum)
Information on the burdock clover (Trifolium lappaceum) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Fat hen (Chenopodium album)
Information on fat hen (Chenopodium album) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Black mustard (Brassica nigra)
Information on black mustard (Brassica nigra) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Madeira storm-petrel (Oceanodroma castro)
The Madeira storm-petrel (Oceanodroma castro) is a rather large storm-petrel, a group of delicate seabirds which are recognised by their…
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Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow is a common herb that has been highly regarded for its medicinal properties in Britain since Anglo-Saxon times. The erect stems are…
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Vetch (Vicia sativa)
Information on Vicia sativa is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola)
Information on the grey plover is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal to have ever lived, being almost as big as a Boeing 737 and even larger than…
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Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
Bracken is a well-known deciduous fern; a species that has inspired a rich wealth of folklore in Britain. It is easy to recognise by its…
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Yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava)
The yellow wagtail (Motacilla flava) is a slender, long-tailed, long-legged bird most often seen walking on the ground near water courses…
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Canvasback (Aythya valisineria)
Considered to be the ‘king’ or ‘aristocrat’ of North American ducks due to its distinctive profile, the canvasback (Aythya valisineria) is…
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Thrift (Armeria maritima)
Thrift or sea-pink is a familiar coastal plant. It forms compact cushions, and has attractive deep pink or occasionally white flowers. The…
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Spider flower (Cleome amblyocarpa)
Information on Cleome amblyocarpa is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common redpoll (Carduelis flammea)
The common redpoll (Carduelis flammea) is a small, grey-brown to white finch of the high Arctic and boreal forests. Its upperparts have…
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Nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender…
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Pepper pot (Myriostoma coliforme)
The pepper pot is an earth star fungus; this group of fungi are named after their fruiting bodies, whose outer layers split open in…
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Gull-billed tern (Sterna nilotica)
Information on the gull-billed tern is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Amylocystis spp. (Amylocystis lapponica)
Amylocystis lapponica is a medium-sized bracket fungus. The fruiting body is hairy and cream coloured, developing rusty brown spots as it…
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Great pond snail (Lymnaea stagnalis)
The aptly named great pond snail (Lymnaea stagnalis) is the largest pond snail in Britain. The great pond snail has a shiny…
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Grey wolf (Canis lupus)
The world’s largest wild canid, the iconic grey wolf (Canis lupus) has been a source of both fear and respect, inspiring a rich cultural…
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Wolverine (Gulo gulo)
The elusive wolverine (Gulo gulo) has a fearsome reputation - it is the largest member of the weasel family. The remoteness and voracious…






































