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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Species

Coot

A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the coot is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the water in spring. The coot can be distinguished from the similar…

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Identify wildlife

From birds you hear singing in the park to bees you might spot buzzing around the playground - read our identify UK wildlife guides to work out what's what!
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Wildlife Watch

Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK's leading environmental action club for children and families.
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Wildlife photography

You don't need a fancy camera to take some great wildlife shots, sometimes a photo on phone can be twice as good!
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Wildlife zone

From minibeasts to mammals - you'll find information on the UK's amazing animal life here.
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Seasonal wildlife

Follow nature's changes through the year. From the red and gold leaves of autumn to the colourful woodland flowers of spring - there's always something special to see.
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Weird wildlife

Nature can be fantastic, intriguing, and sometimes downright weird! From beetles that hitch rides on bees to fungi that grows in the shape of ears, we've got plenty of things for you to keep an eye out for!
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Do animals catch colds?

If you have pets, you may have noticed a sneeze or two coming from your four-legged friends, but are they sick with the same cold or flu as you?
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Help wildlife in the cold

The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…

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Help wildlife in the hot weather

Lend a helping hand to wildlife in hot weather. Keep your watering stations topped up with water, and let some of your garden grow wild to provide shade for animals.