Mistletoe
Kissing under the mistletoe is a much-loved Christmas tradition, making this plant familiar to us all. It actually grows as a parasite on trees - look for it hanging off branches in large balls…
Kissing under the mistletoe is a much-loved Christmas tradition, making this plant familiar to us all. It actually grows as a parasite on trees - look for it hanging off branches in large balls…
Countless sprigs of mistletoe are now hanging in homes across Britain, fleshy green candelabra under which seasonal kisses are shared, in a modern interpretation of an old Norse legend. However,…
Spot this seasons wildlife wonders.
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
The mistle thrush likely got its name from its love of mistletoe - it will defend a berry-laden tree with extreme ferocity! It is larger and paler than the similar song thrush, standing upright…
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.