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Species related to the Large garden bumblebee (Bombus ruderatus)

Common tern (Sterna hirundo)
Known for its graceful flight and attractive plumage, the common tern (Sterna hirundo) has a smoothly rounded head and a slender body, with... More 53 Images 5 Videos
Grey plover (Pluvialis squatarola)
Information on the grey plover is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 1 Video
Dunlin (Calidris alpina)
The dunlin (Calidris alpina) is one of the hardiest of all shorebirds, breeding far north in the Arctic region and migrating southwards... More 27 Images 2 Videos
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... More 38 Images 3 Videos
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... More 19 Images 0 videos
Black tern (Chlidonias niger)
A small, graceful tern species, the black tern is unmistakable during the breeding season, when it displays the distinctive dark plumage for... More 19 Images 4 Videos
Northern pintail (Anas acuta)
Among the most handsome of all ducks, the northern pintail (Anas acuta) is recognised by its slender build, long, elegant neck and elongated... More 33 Images 1 Video
Black-crowned night-heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)
Despite being fairly ubiquitous on a global level, the slightly unusual nocturnal habit of the black-crowned night heron renders it less... More 30 Images 2 Videos
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... More 4 Images 0 videos
Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)
The genus name of Silverweed, Potentilla, means ‘little powerful one’. The ability of this plant to survive trampling, coupled with the soft... More 8 Images 2 Videos
Purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio)
Information on the purple swamphen is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 31 Images 0 videos
Scarlet pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis)
As the alternative names of shepherd’s sundial and shepherd’s weather-glass suggest, scarlet pimpernel is well-known for its ability to... More 9 Images 1 Video
White-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lucorum)
The white-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lucorum) is a common species that is easily confused with the similar species Bombus magnus. Work is... More 13 Images 2 Videos
Red thumb (Cynomorium coccineum)
Information on the red thumb is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Belted beauty moth (Lycia zonaria britannica)
Male and female Belted Beauty moths are strikingly different in appearance; females have tiny, 2 mm long non-functional wings and are dark... More 5 Images 0 videos
Jack snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus)
Information on the jack snipe is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Eurasian spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)
The distinctively spatulate bill of the Eurasian spoonbill lends this tall, pure white waterbird a slightly comical appearance. During the... More 29 Images 7 Videos
Lesser flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor)
Instantly recognisable in flocks of hundreds to tens of thousands, the lesser flamingo has a long neck and long legs, a bent bill and a... More 39 Images 25 Videos
Bewick’s swan (Cygnus columbianus bewickii)
Bewick’s swan is the smallest swan to visit Britain. It is named after the illustrator Thomas Bewick who died in 1828 and produced many fine... More 36 Images 0 videos
Garganey (Anas querquedula)
Information on the garganey (Anas querquedula) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 1 Video
Sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata)
Information on the sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
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... More 10 Images 1 Video
Common blue (Polyommatus icarus)
The common blue is the most widespread of the blue butterflies in Britain, and as the name suggests, it is one of the most common... More 14 Images 3 Videos
Colt’s-foot (Tussilago farfara)
Colt’s foot is one of the earliest flowers each spring. The alternative name ‘son-before-father’ refers to the fact that the bright yellow... More 15 Images 2 Videos
Double-banded plover (Charadrius bicinctus)
Information on the double-banded plover is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 17 Images 0 videos
Rock sea-lavenders (endemic) (Limonium spp)
The rock sea-lavenders comprise a group of closely related, beautiful and delicate plants that have cushions of leaves close to the ground... More 6 Images 1 Video
Yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus)
The yellow iris is a robust plant with beautiful bright yellow flowers. The roots and bulbs are thick and fleshy, and the narrow... More 11 Images 2 Videos
Madagascar plover (Charadrius thoracicus)
This small, long-legged shorebird has brown-grey plumage on the upperparts. The white underparts, which are tinged yellowish-orange on the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Natterjack toad (Bufo calamita)
The chief distinguishing feature of the natterjack toad (Bufo calamita) is the yellow stripe down its back. Shorter hind legs also tell... More 35 Images 4 Videos
Scottish scurvygrass (Cochlearia officinalis subsp. scotica)
There is currently disagreement as to the taxonomic status of Scottish scurvygrass. It was, at one point, held to be a species its own... More 1 Image 0 videos

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