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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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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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.
30 Days Wild
The UK's biggest nature challenge with The Wildlife Trusts will be returning on 1st June 2026!
How to do companion planting
Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste is bad news for the sea and for wildlife. Here's what you can do about it.
The problem with balloons
Balloon releases are disastrous for wildlife. Here's why to avoid them and some great eco-alternatives to balloons!
Tracks and signs
Wildlife can sometimes be hard to spot, but there are signs to look out for that show animals have been hanging around!
Wild Gallery
Check out the awesome artwork sent in by readers of Wildlife Watch magazine! Can you spot your creation?
Early grey
One of the earliest moths to emerge each year, spending the winter as a pupa and flying from March to May.
Spring
There is fantastic wildlife to see during spring. Birdsong reaches a peak and many flowers appear, in turn attracting insect-life, including bees and butterflies. Animals that hibernated over winter begin to appear.
Hornet mimic hoverfly
With black-and-yellow markings, the hornet mimic hoverfly looks like its namesake, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for nectar.
Environment
Our environment needs your help! Here's lots of ways that you can help to keep our wildlife safe and our environment healthy.