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Take action for wildlife

From building a bug hotel to creating a garden pond, here are some ideas for things you can do yourself at home to help wildlife.

Species

Sand sedge

Sand sedge is an important feature of our coastal sand dunes, helping to stabilise the dunes, which allows them to grow up and become colonised by other species.

Species

Sand hopper

Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.

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Sand lizard

The sand lizard is extremely rare due to the loss of its sandy heath and dune habitats. Reintroduction programmes have helped establish new populations.

Habitat

Sand and gravel

Sand and gravel can be found from the shoreline down to the deep sea, attracting a host of burrowing creatures.

Action

Grow wildlife-friendly herbs

Planting herbs will attract important pollinators into your garden, which will, in turn, attract birds and small mammals looking for a meal.

Species

Sand mason worm

This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.

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Beaver

Beavers are the engineers of the animal world, creating wetlands where wildlife can thrive. After a 400-year absence, beavers are back in Britain!

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Spiny lobster

Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.