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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

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Tree lungwort

Look out for this large, leafy lichen on trees in ancient woodlands in the west of the UK.

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Fireworks anemone

This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.

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Autumn

There is plenty of wildlife to see in autumn. This is a time of nature's plenty, with a wonderful hedgerow harvest of blackberries, rose hips, crab apples, hazelnuts and seeds. Have a look at our top autumn wildlife.
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Blonde ray

This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.

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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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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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Stone curlew

Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.

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Mediterranean gull

Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.

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Cattle egret

This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.

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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?
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Marsh fritillary

This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.