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  • Hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum)

    Eupatorium cannabinum (Hemp-agrimony)

    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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    12 photo

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  • Timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)

    Crotalus horridus (Timber rattlesnake)

    Information on the timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…

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    8 photos

    3 videos

  • American beaver (Castor canadensis)

    Castor canadensis (American beaver)

    North America’s largest rodent, the American beaver, exhibits a wide range of physical adaptations to its largely aquatic lifestyle. The…

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    39 photos

    6 videos

  • Spruce's bristle-moss (Orthotrichum sprucei)

    Orthotrichum sprucei (Spruce's bristle-moss)

    Spruce's bristle-moss grows in neat, rounded cushion-like patches. When dry, the narrow leaves are straight, but they spread out when moist…

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    3 photos

    0 videos

  • Moose (Alces americanus)

    Alces americanus (Moose)

    Together with its close relative the Eurasian elk (Alces alces), the moose (Alces americanus) is the largest living deer species, and is…

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    33 photos

    0 videos

  • Tree sparrow (Passer montanus)

    Passer montanus (Tree sparrow)

    Similar to the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), the tree sparrow (Passer montanus) was not recognised as a separate species until 1713…

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    20 photo

    1 video

  • Grey wolf (Canis lupus)

    Canis lupus (Grey wolf)

    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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    98 photos

    18 videos

  • Eurasian elk (Alces alces)

    Alces alces (Eurasian elk)

    The Eurasian elk (Alces alces), together with its close relative the moose (Alces americanus), is the largest living deer species, and is…

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    32 photos

    0 videos

  • Argent and sable moth (Rheumaptera hastata)

    Rheumaptera hastata (Argent and sable moth)

    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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    5 photos

    0 videos

  • Water shrew (Neomys fodiens)

    Neomys fodiens (Water shrew)

    The water shrew (Neomys fodiens) is the largest of the British shrews; it has black upper parts and a whitish underside, between…

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    9 photos

    8 videos

  • Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)

    Vaccinium vitis-idaea (Lingonberry)

    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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    10 photos

    0 videos

  • Weasel (Mustela nivalis)

    Mustela nivalis (Weasel)

    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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    9 photos

    3 videos

  • Australian yellow white-eye (Zosterops luteus)

    Zosterops luteus (Australian yellow white-eye)

    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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    4 photos

    0 videos

  • Common buzzard (Buteo buteo)

    Buteo buteo (Common buzzard)

    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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    28 photos

    8 videos

  • Stoat (Mustela erminea)

    Mustela erminea (Stoat)

    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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    11 photos

    12 videos

  • Long-eared owl (Asio otus)

    Asio otus (Long-eared owl)

    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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    28 photos

    2 videos

  • Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)

    Cuculus canorus (Cuckoo)

    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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    27 photos

    9 videos

  • Green hairstreak (Callophrys rubi)

    Callophrys rubi (Green hairstreak)

    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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    8 photo

    1 video

  • Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus)

    Circus cyaneus (Northern harrier)

    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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    26 photos

    11 videos

  • Silver birch (Betula pendula)

    Betula pendula (Silver birch)

    One of the most familiar trees in the British countryside, the graceful silver birch is a genuine native, having been an early coloniser at…

    More about the silver birch »

    27 photos

    0 videos

  • Common box turtle (Terrapene carolina)

    Terrapene carolina (Common box turtle)

    The common box turtle (Terrapene carolina) gets its common name from the structure of its shell which consists of a high domed…

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    44 photos

    2 videos

  • Black-spotted pond frog (Pelophylax nigromaculatus)

    Pelophylax nigromaculatus (Black-spotted pond frog)

    Information on the black-spotted pond frog (Pelophylax nigromaculatus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here…

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    8 photos

    0 videos

  • Say's spiketail (Cordulegaster sayi)

    Cordulegaster sayi (Say's spiketail)

    Information on Say's spiketail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…

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    7 photos

    0 videos

  • Betic midwife toad (Alytes dickhilleni)

    Alytes dickhilleni (Betic midwife toad)

    A small, distinctive species belonging to an ancient family of amphibians, the Betic midwife toad (Alytes dickhilleni) is one of just five…

    More about the betic midwife toad »

    4 photos

    0 videos

  • Black stork (Ciconia nigra)

    Ciconia nigra (Black stork)

    The black stork is a large but fairly secretive bird. The black head, upperparts, wings, tail and long neck have a conspicuous green or…

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    28 photos

    3 videos

  • Montseny brook newt (Calotriton arnoldi)

    Calotriton arnoldi (Montseny brook newt)

    Information on the Montseny brook newt is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…

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    8 photos

    0 videos

  • Chinese stripe-necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis)

    Mauremys sinensis (Chinese stripe-necked turtle)

    This especially striking freshwater turtle can be distinguished by the fine yellow and black lines that decorate the neck, for which this…

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    10 photos

    0 videos

  • Dark bordered beauty moth (Epione vespertaria)

    Epione vespertaria (Dark bordered beauty moth)

    The Dark Bordered Beauty moth, Epione vespertaria (Formerly known as Epione paralellaria) is similar in appearance to the more common…

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    6 photos

    0 videos

  • Heath fritillary (Mellicta athalia)

    Mellicta athalia (Heath fritillary)

    One of our rarest butterflies, the heath fritillary is a light orange-brown in colour with dark brown markings; the underside is pale yellow…

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    15 photos

    2 videos

  • Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)

    Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn)

    Hawthorn is also widely known as the May-tree, and is the only British plant to be named after the month in which it flowers. It is most…

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    12 photos

    4 videos

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