Fast movers
Discover some of the fastest wildlife in the UK!
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…
This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.
Sea lettuce is unmistakeable - most often a bright green and always translucent, it is found on all UK coasts.
With tiger-like stripes, red fins and a humped back, the perch is a striking fish. It can be seen in lowland waterbodies and waterways across the UK, often in shoals.
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.