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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

My Wild Life

My bigger picture

Acclaimed underwater photographer Paul Naylor has been diving and capturing images of life in the waters around the British coast for years, with over 2,000 dives to his name. He knows the impact…

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Identify crows

Crows are intelligent, intriguing and interesting to watch. See how many you can spot with our handy ID guide.
My Wild Life

My project

Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…

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Children's Mental Health Week

Looking after our mental health is important. Read about ways to stay wild and well, by connecting with and being in nature.
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Weird plants

From flowers that smell like wee to leaves that look like belly buttons, here are some of our strangest plants!
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Elder

Elder is an opportunistic shrub of woods, hedges, scrub, waste and cultivated ground. Its flowers and berries are edible, but it's best to gather wild food with an expert - try it at a…

Species

Oak bush-cricket

The Oak bush-cricket is arboreal and can be found in mature trees in woods, hedges, parks and gardens in summer. Males don't have a 'song' as such, but drum on leaves with their…

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Orange-tip

It’s easy to see where these butterflies get their name – the males have bright orange tips on their wings! See them from early spring through to summer in meadows, woodland and hedges.

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Identify moths

Identify moths. Have a look at our moth ID sheet to work out what kind of moth you have spotted.
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Identify UK woodpeckers

Identify UK woodpeckers. There are three species of British woodpecker and our guide will show you how to tell them apart!
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National Marine Week

From the beach and shoreline, to the seabed and deepest waters. Find out more about the importance of our marine world and the creatures that live there.