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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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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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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!
Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
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?
Mediterranean gull
Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.
Cattle egret
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
Marsh fritillary
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
Fly agaric
The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.
Spirorbis tube worm
Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!
30 Days Wild
The UK's biggest nature challenge with The Wildlife Trusts will be returning on 1st June 2022!
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste is bad news for the sea and for wildlife. Here's what you can do about it.
Common sunstar
This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.