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
Chwilio
How to build a pond
A wildlife pond is one of the single best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden.
Duke of Burgundy
This beautiful orange and brown butterfly is now a rare sight in the UK
My breath of fresh air
Michael manages Stanley Moss Nature Reserve; he loves the serenity of the area and the different wildlife that he can see. The area was once used for coal mining, and was drained and planted with…
30 Days Wild
The UK's biggest nature challenge with The Wildlife Trusts will be returning on 1st June 2026!
How to use less plastic
Plastic waste is bad news for the sea and for wildlife. Here's what you can do about it.
Large heath
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.
The problem with balloons
Balloon releases are disastrous for wildlife. Here's why to avoid them and some great eco-alternatives to balloons!
Where to see birds of prey
Find the best Wildlife Trusts nature reserves to go searching for hawks, kites, buzzards, ospreys and more!
Go on a litter pick or beach clean
Doing a litter pick in your local area will help keep wildlife safe from harm.
Marsh fritillary
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
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!