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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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Woundwort shieldbug
This small, shiny shieldbug is usually found on hedge woundwort.
Sparrowhawk
The sparrowhawk is a small bird of prey that can be found in all kinds of habitats and often visits gardens looking for its prey - small birds like finches, tits and sparrows.
Montagu's blenny
A small fish found on rocky shores in the south and west of Britain.
Pea-leaf weevil
This small, stripy beetle is one of the most commonly encountered weevils.
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Large heath
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.
Parrot waxcap
The parrot waxcap is a small, slimy mushroom with a beautiful emerald green colour.
Pignut
Pignut is a small umbellifer, with edible tubers, that is found in woods, hedges and grasslands.
Red-breasted carrion beetle
These distinctive beetles are often found around dead birds and small mammals.
Carrageen
This small reddish-purple seaweed grows in small branching fans on rocky shores. It is widely used in the food industry - and might have been used to produce your ice cream, beer or even jelly!…