OPAL Explore Nature – Identification Guides and Resources
Free resources to help you identify some common British plants and animals.
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Foundations of Mendip (British Geological Survey) – Appendix of names
Appendix of plant, invertebrate, reptile, bird and mammals of the Mendip Hills by vernacular (common) name and scientific name.
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Butterfly Conservation
Learn about butterflies and moths and discover how Butterfly Conservation works to conserve these fascinating insects and our environment.
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Bristol Water – Chew Valley Nature Trails
Two trails exploring the many habitats available around the margins of Chew Valley Lake giving visitors an opportunity to see and enjoy the many wild flowers, insects, animals and the beautiful views.
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Avon Wildlife Trust – Nature Reserves
A guide to Avon Wildlife Trust’s Nature Reserves to help your enjoyment and appreciation of the West of England’s wildlife and wild places.
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Avon Wildlife Trust – Avon’s Wild Grasslands
Information on Avon’s remnant wildflower meadows, with many in the Chew Valley, an increasingly rare and valuable habitat and havens for pollinators.
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