Wild garlic
In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the white, starry flowers and smell of wild garlic. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to dazzling 'white carpets…
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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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Ruff
The UK hosts a small, but important, breeding population of ruff. The ruff is a large sandpiper that is so-called due to the large ruff of feathers around the males' neck. This is used in a…
Sea lemon
A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.
Lesser stag beetle
The lesser stag beetle may be smaller than its famous cousin, but it is still a large beetle with large jaws. It can be seen in woods, parks and hedgerows during summer, and depends on dead wood…
Duke of Burgundy
This beautiful orange and brown butterfly is now a rare sight in the UK
Autumn
There is plenty of wildlife to see in autumn. This is a time of nature's plenty, with a wonderful hedgerow harvest of blackberries, rose hips, crab apples, hazelnuts and seeds. Have a look at our top autumn wildlife.
Do a litter pick or beach clean!
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!
Argent & sable
This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.
Tree lungwort
Look out for this large, leafy lichen on trees in ancient woodlands in the west of the UK.
For grown ups
Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK’s leading environmental action club for kids. Our aim is to encourage children to engage with the environment and the issues affecting it. If you and your family care about nature and want to experience local wildlife, or are looking for some nature-inspired activities, then you’ve come to the right place.
Fireworks anemone
This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.
Blonde ray
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.