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An Orkney man has shared "unbelievable" footage of a killer whale that swam right up to his local pier, emerging from the water to expel water from its blowhole.

The fish, valued for its roe which is eaten as caviar, was previously thought to have only lived in the cooler waters of the northern hemisphere.

West Sussex: As they journey northwards to arrive on our shores, I head south to try to meet them

Wildlife Trusts schemes are part of wider programme to help rare habitat recover across British Isles

Australia’s woodland birds include colourful parrots, flitting honeyeaters, bright blue fairywrens and the unassuming “little brown birds”. Some, such as willie wagtails, laughing kookaburras and rosellas are found in urban gardens. Others, such as swift parrots and regent honeyeaters, are exceptional rarities for which bird enthusiasts spend days or weeks…

National Trust rangers brace for second year of mass deaths on islands off Northumberland coast

The disease has killed thousands of birds on Northumberland's internationally important breeding colony, with a 'strong likelihood' that thousands more will be affected this year

Agreement between grouse moor managers and conservationists had also aimed to restore populations

As the lovable two-footed birds are celebrated today, here is how you can take part in the fun

More than 300 barriers were taken down last year, boosting the health of waterways and the wildlife they support, say experts

Sandy, Bedfordshire: We have the unbelievable good fortune to have a view – sort of – into the nest of this shy bird