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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

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Canada goose

The Canada goose is our most familiar goose, although it is not actually native to the UK. A common and bold bird, it can be found around most parks, lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.

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Giant house spider

The giant house spider is one of our fastest invertebrates, running up to half a metre per second. This large, brown spider spins sheet-like cobwebs and pops up in the dark corners of houses,…

My Wild Life

My relaxation

Being outdoors and surrounded by nature is important to Keith. Getting out by the river after a day at the office is the perfect wind down.

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Nursery web spider

A common spider of heathland and grassland, the Nursery web spider has brown and black stripes running the length of its body. It is an active hunter, only using its silk to create a protective…

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Wildlife escape on my doorstep

It's amazing what nature you can discover on your doorstep! Millie shares her favourite place and how it helps her in lockdown.

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Identify prints in the snow

Spotted animal prints in the snow? Identify the UK wildlife including rabbits, birds and otters whose footprints and tracks you might have seen in the snow.
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Golden eagle

The enigmatic golden eagle disappeared from England and Wales in the 19th century due to severe persecution. Scottish birds suffered from the use of pesticides in the 20th century. Luckily, golden…

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Identify gulls

Gulls are among our most difficult birds to identify. This guide offers an introduction to gull watching, highlighting some of the key features to help identify gulls.
My Wild Life

My homecoming

Juliet Sargeant was first inspired by nature as a child: when she’s working, her mind often wanders back to playing in the woods with her friends.

She left a career in medicine to train as…

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Shore rockling

These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!