The southern boobook is named after its distinctive ‘boo-book’ call.
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Rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus)
The rudd is often confused with the roach (Rutilus rutilus), as the two species are similar in appearance. In the rudd, the dorsal fin is…
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Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea)
The Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) is a long-distance migrant, making a staggering annual round-trip from its Arctic or northern temperate…
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Common duckweed (Lemna gibba)
This duckweed is one of Britain's most common small water plants, which forms familiar green mats covering stagnant water bodies. It has a…
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Tufted vetch (Vicia cracca)
Tufted vetch is a common scrambling or climbing member of the pea family (Fabaceae). The leaves and stems are fairly hairy, and there are…
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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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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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Great willowherb (Epilobium hirsutum)
Great willowherb is a tall, common herb. It has a densely hairy stem bearing long, narrow leaves that taper to a point and are similar in…
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Four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)
The four-spotted chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata) gets its name form the four dark spots present at the midpoint of the front of each…
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Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)
A large and powerful bird of prey, the northern goshawk was traditionally revered as a symbol of strength. It possesses short, robust wings…
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Long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis)
Information the long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) on is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Pomarine jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus)
The largest of the jaegers, the pomarine jaeger (Stercorarius pomarinus) is most distinctive in the summer, when it bears unusual…
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Holly-leaved naiad (Najas marina)
The holly-leaved naiad (Najas marina) is an aquatic plant that has tough narrow leaves on forked, brittle stems. Both the leaves and the…
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Common merganser (Mergus merganser)
Also known as the goosander, the common merganser (Mergus merganser) is a large, slender diving duck with a streamlined body. It is the…
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Bulrush (Typha latifolia)
The bulrush was termed 'reedmace' by botanists until the 1970s, but the common English name 'bulrush’'has since been accepted. This robust…
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Red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena)
A particularly large grebe, the red-necked grebe (Podiceps grisegena) is a stocky species, with a long neck and a long, straight, robust…
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Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
The red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is a familiar butterfly, and is easy to identify thanks to its striking patterning; the black forewings…
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Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator)
The emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful…
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Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus)
The Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) is a beautifully streamlined, fast-swimming fish. It has silver underparts and metallic green…
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Common alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Information on the common alder (Alnus glutinosa) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Butterfly-bush (Buddleja davidii)
This large shrub is so called because it is visited by large numbers of butterflies and moths, as it is an extremely good source of nectar…
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Argent and sable moth (Rheumaptera hastata)
The common name 'Argent and Sable' which was given to this species in 1778 refers to the colour of the moth. Argent is a silvery-white…
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Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)
Information on the oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Common snipe (Gallinago gallinago)
The common snipe is a superbly camouflaged bird, most often seen fleeing erratically after being flushed from its concealed location. This…
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House mouse (Mus musculus)
The house mouse (Mus musculus) is one of the most widely distributed and successful mammals in the world. It has dull greyish-brown fur…
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Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus)
Information on the whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos)
The familiar mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is the most numerous duck in Britain, and is the ancestor of the domestic duck. Both male and…
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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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Sand lizard (Lacerta agilis)
The sand lizard (Lacerta agilis) is larger than the common lizard, and somewhat stockier. Sand lizards have an attractive pattern of dark…
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House sparrow (Passer domesticus)
The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is one of Britain's most well-known and best-loved birds. Both sexes have a brown back streaked…
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Merlin (Falco columbarius)
An extremely fast, agile hunter, the merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small, distinctive species of falcon from the northern hemisphere. The…
