Explore UK nature

Discover UK wildlife: species, habitats and where to spot them, with guides and ID tips.

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British wildlife

Find out about the plants and animals that make the UK home.

What to look for this season

Spot what’s active now. Some animals may be hibernating, but there’s still plenty worth wrapping up for and going outside to see.

British wildlife

British garden birds: Autumn and winter highlights

Meet some of the birds you’re likely to spot in your garden during the colder months of the year.

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How to spot a starling murmuration

Flocks of starlings form ever-changing, mesmerising aerial displays in autumn and winter. 

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Nature and pollution: what lichens tell us about toxic air

Like small signposts, lichens can tell us a lot about the air we’re breathing. 

Spot wildlife where you are

What to notice in cities, parks and gardens.

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City birds and how to watch them

Get tips on urban birdwatching and discover what you could see - including birds of prey and parakeets.

British wildlife

The secret life of urban foxes

Find out what makes Britain's towns and cities so appealing to red foxes and if they deserve the bad rap they receive.

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Squirrels in the UK: What they’re up to, when and why

Discover what these rodents get up to - what they eat, where they sleep and why they keep digging holes in your garden.

Identify what you see

Start recognising common species and signs.

How well do you know your winter wildlife?

Take our quiz to find out how familiar you are with the UK’s plants and animals and their strategies for surviving winter.

Got holes in your winter woolies?

Check our identification guide to find out more about clothes moths.

Birdsong identification for beginners: 20 common songs and calls

Name that tune! Learn how to recognise the songs and calls of the UK’s most common park and garden birds.

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