Little egret
The elegant little egret was once a rare visitor to our shores, but can now regularly be spotted around the coastline of England and Wales. Look out for its beautiful neck plumes that herald the…
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Cattle egret
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
European spoonbill
The distinctive sight of a spoonbill is becoming increasingly common in the east and southwest of England, with colonies of breeding birds now established.
Great white egret
As the name suggests, this tall, white heron is considerably larger than the similar little egret. Once a rare visitor to the UK, sightings have become more common over the last few decades, with…
Where to see a spoonbill
Once absent from our shores, the rare spoonbill has returned to breed in Britain once again. Pack your binoculars and see this handsome bird sweeping its bizarre beak back and forth in the shallows in search of a meal.
Little Terns at Seaton Carew: guided wildlife walk
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Join us for a guided natural history walk at Seaton Carew beach, the site of a nesting little tern colony managed by our wardens.
Little cuttlefish
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!
Little tern
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the little tern is a diminutive seabird. Despite its size, it performs remarkable aerial courtship displays.
Little Linford Wood
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Experience a sense of timelessness in Little Linford Wood - an ever-changing wildlife haven set in a sea of arable fields.
Little grebe
The little grebe is a fantastic diver, but to help it swim underwater, its feet are placed towards the back of its body, making it rather clumsy on land. It only really comes ashore to breed.
Little owl
Introduced into the UK in the 19th century, the diminutive little owl can now be seen along hedgerows, on farmland and in parkland across England and Wales. It often perches on a pole or rock,…
Little Holly Corner
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Our smallest nature reserve, Little Holly Corner demonstrates just what can be achieved for wildlife in a small space