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Species related to the Silver birch (Betula pendula)

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... More 9 Images 3 Videos
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... More 26 Images 11 Videos
European starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
The European starling (Sturnus vulgaris), a familiar bird in both urban and rural areas, may at first glance be confused with a blackbird... More 41 Images 7 Videos
Thrush nightingale (Luscinia luscinia)
Information on the thrush nightingale is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 1 Video
Red-breasted merganser (Mergus serrator)
The red-breasted merganser is the most widespread of the mergansers, a group of fish-eating ducks also known as saw-bills due to their long... More 22 Images 2 Videos
Bridled skink (Trachylepis vittata)
Information on the bridled skink (Trachylepis vittata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
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... More 27 Images 5 Videos
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... More 28 Images 8 Videos
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'... More 8 Images 1 Video
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... More 10 Images 0 videos
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... More 28 Images 2 Videos
Stoat (Mustela erminea)
Stoats (Mustela erminea) are elusive predators, with long, slender bodies and short legs. The pelage is reddish to ginger in colour... More 11 Images 12 Videos
Bassia (Bassia muricata)
Information on Bassia muricata is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Black poplar (Populus nigra)
Black poplar (Populus nigra), thought to be Britain's most endangered native timber tree, has a wide, rounded crown and dark grey fissured... More 9 Images 0 videos
Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
The roach (Rutilus rutilus) is a common fish of fresh and brackish water, and one that is likely to be the most familiar to anglers... More 14 Images 3 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
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 (... More 7 Images 1 Video
Black stork (Ciconia nigra)
The black stork is a large but fairly secretive bird. The black head, upperparts, wings, tail and long neck have a conspicuous green or... More 28 Images 3 Videos
Nodding broomrape (Orobanche cernua)
Information on the nodding broomrape (Orobanche cernua) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Common wheat (Triticum aestivum)
Information on common wheat (Triticum aestivum) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 35 Images 0 videos
Seaside crowfoot (Ranunculus cymbalaria)
The seaside crowfoot (Ranunculus cymbalaria) is a low-growing, perennial member of the buttercup family, with creeping stems and small... More 3 Images 0 videos
Meadow lizard (Darevskia praticola)
Information on the meadow lizard (Darevskia praticola) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Lesser crested tern (Sterna bengalensis)
A typical tern in appearance, the lesser crested tern (Sterna bengalensis) has uniform grey upperparts, with a black cap and crest and white... More 14 Images 0 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
Marsh sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis)
Information on the marsh sandpiper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Onionweed (Asphodelus fistulosus)
Information on the onionweed (Asphodelus fistulosus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Heath fritillary (Mellicta athalia)
One of our rarest butterflies, the heath fritillary is a light orange-brown in colour with dark brown markings; the underside is pale yellow... More 15 Images 2 Videos
Lanner falcon (Falco biarmicus)
The lanner falcon is a handsome and powerful bird of prey, with grey-brown to slaty upperparts, a creamy-white throat and underparts... More 22 Images 4 Videos
Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)
Information on the Kentish plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 1 Video
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... More 3 Images 0 videos

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