Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…
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Swallow (Hirundo rustica) group and a House martin (Delichon urbicum) perched on power lines as a mixed species group of hirundines gathers ahead of their autumn migration, Gloucestershire, UK, September. - false
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The Species and Habitat Action Plans
Species and Habitat Action Plans
Long spined sea scorpion
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
Water vole recovery project
How we're helping water vole recovery in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull.
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Saving Water Voles: A Huge Success For Species Recovery
With the dedication of over 70 volunteers contributing 1,000+ hours, we have successfully installed 830 metres of coir roll along the Coventry canal, creating vital habitat for Water Voles and…
Threatened Warwickshire species to be saved from extinction
Several of Warwickshire’s most threatened species will benefit thanks to almost £500,000 from Natural England’s ‘Species Recovery Programme’.
Wicked wildlife and spooky species
Discover some weird and wonderful wildlife this Halloween. How many of these crawling, slithering, and creeping creatures visit your garden?
New report finds glimmer of hope for endangered water voles
Encouraging trend shows populations of water voles bounced back in key conservation areas, although their overall range continues to decline.
Thousands set to 'flood' London as part of the March for Clean Water
A peaceful coalition is set to march in London on Sunday 3rd November to raise awareness of the state of UK rivers , lakes, and coastal waters.
Water forget-me-not
Also known as 'Scorpion-grass' because of the curved 'tail' at the end of its stems, Water forget-me-not is a distinctive plant of damp habitats. Over summer, it produces…
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…