The Kentish milkwort has seen a seven-fold increase since conservation efforts in 2013.
Owls are among the wildlife captured by a photographer at the former Chatterley Whitfield colliery.
Eager North East and Cumbria photographers share their memorable images of local wildlife in spring.
The 20-year-old must complete firearms and wildlife safety courses, and 20 hours of community service that cannot be streamed or monetised.
The otters have been filmed enjoying the water in Grimsby.
The animal was seen running around close to homes before moving to a nearby Asda car park.
It was pictured on a camera set up in Rousay - swimming distance from Orkney's Mainland.
A beaver is filmed chasing off an otter near its lodge at the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall.
The puffins returned to Dancing Ledge in Purbeck in late March to mid-April, says the National Trust.
