Intake Wood
Part of an ancient woodland, with a diverse range of bird species.
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Grass snake
The grass snake is our longest snake, but don't worry if you find one in the compost heap - it's harmless! Look out for this green and yellow beauty in grasslands and wetlands, too.
Smooth snake
The rare smooth snake can only be found at a few heathland sites in the UK. It looks a bit like an adder, but lacks the distinctive zig-zag pattern along its back.
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Snake's-head fritillary
The nodding, pink-and-purple-chequered flowers of the snake's-head fritillary are said to resemble a snake, hence the name. Declining with the loss of our meadows, this delicate plant can be…
Identify UK snakes
Grass snake or adder? The UK has three species of grass snake, adder and smooth snake. Want to know how to identify British snakes? Read our guide to work out what snake you've spotted.
White-legged snake millipede
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the white-legged snake millipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has about 100 legs. It is an important recycler of nutrients,…
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Actions you can take to help bring wildlife back.
Take action for wildlife
Actions you can take to support wildlife
Take Action Posters
Three posters to download to help spread the word in your community. We want more people across Cheshire taking action for nature and wildlife.
Take Action For Hedgehogs
Whether you have a garden or use a green space, follow these tips to help hedgehogs thrive.
Empowering everyone to take action
We want to bring wildlife back, but we can’t do this alone. We need everyone to help.