Like other pipefish, the long-nosed pipefish does not have scales, but is encased in a series of bony rings.
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Micro frog (Microbatrachella capensis)
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Ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres)
The ruddy turnstone is a small, stocky, brightly-patterned shorebird, named for its habit of turning over objects such as stones, shells and…
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Narrow-bordered bee hawk-moth (Hemaris tityus)
Adults of the Narrow-bordered Bee Hawk-moth are extremely similar in appearance to bumblebees, and gain a level of protection from this…
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Common butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris)
Butterwort is an insectivorous plant. It produces bright purple flowers that have earned the species the alternative names of bog violet and…
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Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)
A type of cranberry, the lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) is a small, evergreen shrub with edible red berries. It has creeping, spreading…
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Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus)
A crepuscular bird, the nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) has finely patterned tree-bark like cryptic plumage that provides…
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Hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum)
Hemp-agrimony is a tall and bushy plant which is in no way related to the plants hemp or agrimony. It has a woody rootstock and downy shoots…
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Weasel (Mustela nivalis)
Britain's smallest native carnivore, the weasel (Mustela nivalis) has a long slender body, and a short tail. The fur is ginger to a rich…
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Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata)
Information on the Eurasian curlew is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Double-banded plover (Charadrius bicinctus)
Information on the double-banded plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Australian yellow white-eye (Zosterops luteus)
A relatively small bird found only in Australia, the Australian yellow white-eye (Zosterops luteus) has largely yellow to greenish-yellow…
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Common buzzard (Buteo buteo)
One of the most common raptor species in Europe, this medium-sized bird of prey is recognisable for its rounded head and tail, broad wings…
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Marsh clubmoss (Lycopodiella inundata)
Clubmosses are simple plants, related to ferns; their common name is an indication of their resemblance to true mosses, the 'club' referring…
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Corroboree frog (Pseudophryne corroboree)
The corroboree frog is incredibly distinctive with its bright yellow and black striped skin. The upper surface has a rough texture whilst…
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Cape Verde warbler (Acrocephalus brevipennis)
Information on the Cape Verde warbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Three-lobed water-crowfoot (Ranunculus tripartitus)
This scarce member of the buttercup family is a creeping plant of mud and shallow water. The stem can be either single or branched, with the…
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Viviparous lizard (Zootoca vivipara)
The viviparous or common lizard (Zootoca vivipara) is extremely variable in colour. Typically, the upperparts of the lizard are brownish…
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Stoat (Mustela erminea)
Stoats (Mustela erminea) are elusive predators, with long, slender bodies and short legs. The pelage is reddish to ginger in colour…
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Long-eared owl (Asio otus)
A common and widespread species, the long-eared owl can be recognised by its orange eyes, prominent ear tufts, and rounded, buff or rufous…
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Bog hoverfly (Eristalis cryptarum)
The bog hoverfly is a bee mimic; it is very similar in general appearance to a bee. Like all members of the Eristalis genus, this species…
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Montagu's harrier (Circus pygargus)
Named after the early nineteenth century ornithologist Col. George Montagu, Montagu's harrier (Circus pygargus) is the smallest of…
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Rose’s mountain toad (Capensibufo rosei)
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Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
A well-known harbinger of spring, the arrival of the cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) in Britain is eagerly awaited each April. Adult males…
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Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)
The wings of the green hairstreak butterfly are dull brown on the uppersides, but bright green on the underside, with a white 'streak'…
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Bog asphodel (Narthecium ossifragum)
Bog asphodel produces bright yellow star-like flowers on leafless stems. On the damp heaths and peatbogs in which it is found, this is often…
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Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)
The northern harrier is a slender, medium-sized hawk, with a long tail, wings and legs, a characteristic white rump, and a distinctive…
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Silver birch (Betula pendula)
One of the most familiar trees in the British countryside, the graceful silver birch is a genuine native, having been an early coloniser at…
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Bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii)
Easily identifiable by the bright yellow, orange or red blotch on each side of the head, the bog turtle is a very small turtle with a light…
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Greater bulldog bat (Noctilio leporinus)
The greater bulldog bat is one of the largest bats in the New World, and also one of the most distinctive. One of only a few bat species to…
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Leptochloa (Leptochloa fusca)
Information on Leptochloa fusca is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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