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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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How to build a pond

A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.

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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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Fly agaric

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

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Duke of Burgundy

This beautiful orange and brown butterfly is now a rare sight in the UK

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30 Days Wild

The UK's biggest nature challenge with The Wildlife Trusts will be returning on 1st June 2026!
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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.

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Black bryony

A climbing plant of hedgerows and woodlands, Black bryony produces greenish flowers in summer and red, shiny berries in autumn. It is a poisonous plant.

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Scarlet Lady

This brilliant red and white sea slug would make the perfect nudibranch for a Christmas card image or perhaps a football team mascot!

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White bryony

A climbing plant of hedgerows and woodlands, White bryony produces greenish flowers in summer and red, shiny berries in winter. It is a poisonous plant.