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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Species

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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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.

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Summer

For wildlife watchers summer is when insect life is most abundant. It is the best time to get to know moths, dragonflies, crickets, grasshoppers, beetles and all our other amazing minibeasts!
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Lily-of-the-valley

A beautifully scented plant, the arching stems and bell-shaped flowers of Lily-of-the-valley can be seen in many woodlands. Despite its delicate appearance, this plant is highly toxic.

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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.

Habitat

Lakes

Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…

My Wild Life

My observatory

Bill has spent much of his life on Hampstead Heath. Although he feels like he's miles away from anywhere, a break in the trees offers one of the best views of London City - when it's…

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Ar gyfer addysgwyr

Mae gennym ni bethau gwych ar gyfer arweinwyr Gwyllt, plant, athrawon a rhieni fel ei gilydd. Edrychwch ar ein taflenni lliwio, y siartiau wal, y posteri, y chwileiriau, y canllawiau sut i a llawer mwy!
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Fly orchid

The fly-shaped flowers of this fascinating plant are attractive to insects - but not the ones you might expect!

My Wild Life

My world

John has worked in fisheries management for over 25 years. He has seen our waterways at their best – and their worst. He knows firsthand how devastating unhealthy rivers can be for wildlife and…