Things to do in Autumn
Things to do in Autumn to get closer to wildlife in Cumbria.
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Things to do in spring
Things to do in spring to get closer to wildlife in Cumbria.
Things to do in winter
Things to do in winter to get closer to wildlife in Cumbria.
Things you can do about climate change
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Things To Do in Your Area
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Spotted ray
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
Spotted flycatcher
Watch the deadly accurate flying of the spotted flycatcher in woodlands, gardens and parks. It sits quietly on a perch waiting for an unsuspecting insect to fly by, deftly dashing out to seize it…
Spotted cowrie
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
Lesser spotted woodpecker
The lesser spotted woodpecker is the smallest of the UK's woodpeckers. Listen out for its drumming, which is quieter than that of the great spotted woodpecker, in woodland, parks , orchards…
Great spotted woodpecker
The 'drumming' of a great spotted woodpecker is a familiar sound of our woodlands, parks and gardens. It is a form of communication and is mostly used to mark territories and to display…
Have you seen a hedgehog in Cumbria?
View sightings of hedgehogs in Cumbria and report your own.
Two spotted goby
These colourful little fish are a delight for snorkellers or shallow water divers to photograph, rarely being scared off by their presence!