European hedgehog
These beloved spiny mammals come out at night to hoover up beetles, worms and other invertebrates.
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
These beloved spiny mammals come out at night to hoover up beetles, worms and other invertebrates.
The nursehound is a nocturnal predator, hunting smaller fish close to the seafloor.
This stocky relative of grasshoppers is found on damp ground close to water.
The much-loved mallard is our most familiar duck, found across town and country. If you're feeding the ducks please don't feed them bread - it's not good for them! Instead, they…
A clever mimic, the wasp beetle is black-and-yellow and moves in a jerky, flight-like fashion - fooling predators into thinking it is actually a more harmful common wasp. Look for it in hedgerows…
Jessica-Jane Applegate MBE is a Paralympic and World Champion swimmer. She spends so much time training and rushing around from one venue to another, her favourite place is her garden. Here she…
The beautiful barn owl is, perhaps, our most-loved owl. With its distinctive heart-shaped face, pure white feathers and ghostly silent flight, it's easy to identify. Look out for it flying…
This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!
This little fish is found in rockpools during the summer months and has a clever adaptation that stops it being swept away by strong waves - their pelvic fins are fused to form a sucker that it…
Despite being a little shy, these amazing marine mammals can be spotted close to shore in shallow waters. If you do get close, keep an eye out for the loud ‘chuff’ noise they make as they come to…