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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

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For grown ups

Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK’s leading environmental action club for kids. Our aim is to encourage children to engage with the environment and the issues affecting it. If you and your family care about nature and want to experience local wildlife, or are looking for some nature-inspired activities, then you’ve come to the right place.
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Facts and stories

Learn amazing wildlife facts, read nature stories and hear from like-minded people. Take a look at our blogs and find out about some really weird wildlife near you...
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Towns and gardens

Built up areas and gardens might seem unlikely places for finding wildlife. But maybe surprisingly they can provide homes for some of our most amazing wildlife, from city peregrines to urban otters!
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Brown-tail

The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.

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Secret garden

Whether big or small, gardens can be full of magic. They can provide a home for all sorts of awesome wildlife, and be full of the wonders of nature. What can you do to look after your garden for wildlife this autumn?
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Cattle egret

This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.

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Fly agaric

The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.

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Spirorbis tube worm

Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!

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30 Days Wild

The UK's biggest nature challenge with The Wildlife Trusts will be returning on 1st June 2022!
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Mountain hare

The mountain hare lives in the Scottish Highlands and the north of England. They are renowned for turning white in winter to match their upland surroundings.

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Porbeagle shark

The porbeagle shark is a member of the shark family Lamnidae, making it one of the closest living relatives of the great white shark.