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A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Goosander
The streamlined goosander is a handsome bird and a great fisher - its long, serrated bill helps it to catch and hold its slippery fish prey. It nests in riverbank trees, but can be seen on lakes…
Fast movers
Discover some of the fastest wildlife in the UK!
Royal fern
This large fern thrives in damp places.
Sea slug
This large sea slug is anything but dull!
Things near you
If you're looking for things you can do to help wildlife or you want to get involved with your Wildlife Trust here are some ideas.
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If you join Wildlife Watch as a member you'll get all sorts of wildlife goodies - posters, magazines, stickers, a badge, a membership card and more! And, best of all, by being a member you'll be helping to protect wildlife and look after the planet.
Common cockchafer
This large, brown beetle can be seen swarming around streetlights in spring. They live underground as larvae for years and emerge as adults often in large numbers. Listen for their characteristic…
Duke of Burgundy
This beautiful orange and brown butterfly is now a rare sight in the UK
Gorse shieldbug
As the name suggests, this large shieldbug is often found on gorse bushes.
Ruff
The UK hosts a small, but important, breeding population of ruff. The ruff is a large sandpiper that is so-called due to the large ruff of feathers around the males' neck. This is used in a…
Sea lemon
A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.