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Great crested newt
With its prominent, wavy crest, the great crested newt, also known as the 'warty newt', looks like a mini dinosaur! This protected species favours clean ponds during the breeding season…
Great crested grebe
The graceful great crested grebe is a familiar sight on our lakes and reservoirs, and is well-known for its elaborate courtship dance, during which it rises vertically out of the water and shakes…
How to build a hibernaculum for amphibians and reptiles
Crested dog's-tail
Growing in tufts, Crested dog's-tail is a stiff-looking grass, with a tightly packed, rectangular flower spike. Look for it in lowland meadows and grasslands.
The return of the great bustards
During the 19th Century, the Great Bustard was hunted to extinction, but now they are back!
Great Wood
One of the 20 largest ancient woodlands in Wiltshire.
Great Wood
Palmate newt
The palmate newt looks similar to the smooth newt, but favours shallow pools on acidic soils like heathlands. During the breeding season, males grow distinctive black webbing on their hind feet.…
Smooth newt
You are likely to spot the smooth newt in your garden or local pond. It breeds in water in summer and spends the rest of the year in grassland and woodland, hibernating over winter.
Red-crested pochard
This striking duck was introduced to the UK and is now established as a breeding bird in England.
Great scallop
Great scallops are found around much of the UK and are a favourite seafood for people and starfish alike!