Great grey shrike
This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.
This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
The streamlined red-breasted merganser is a handsome bird and a great fisher - its long, serrated bill helps it to catch and hold its slippery fish prey. It is most commonly spotted around the…
This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs,…
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
These distinctive beetles are often found around dead birds and small mammals.
Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.
Help hedgehogs get around by making holes and access points in fences and barriers to link up the gardens in your neighbourhood.
Gardening doesn’t need to be restricted to the ground - bring your walls to life for wildlife! Many types of plants will thrive in a green wall, from herbs and fruit to grasses and ferns.