Spring
There is fantastic wildlife to see during spring. Birdsong reaches a peak and many flowers appear, in turn attracting insect-life, including bees and butterflies. Animals that hibernated over winter begin to appear.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Wild Gallery
Check out the awesome artwork sent in by readers of Wildlife Watch magazine! Can you spot your creation?
Spring nature spotter
Can you tick off any of these?
Spring flower spotter
Can you tick off any of these?
Spring moth spotter
Look out for these moths on the wing in spring! Some fly in the day, others are attracted to light at night.
Wallchart: spring things
Have you spotted any of these? This wallchart is yours to print out and keep!
Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
Lily-of-the-valley
A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.
Spiny spider crab
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
Ring ouzel
The blackbird of the mountains, ring ouzels can be found breeding on upland moors and rocky crags in summer.
Create a butterfly print
Make a beautiful butterfly print with your paints.