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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION

Species

Red admiral

The red admiral is an unmistakable garden visitor. This black-and-red beauty may be seen feeding on flowers on warm days all year-round. Adults are mostly migrants, but some do hibernate here.

Species

White admiral

The White admiral is a striking black-and-white butterfly with a delicate flight that includes long glides. It prefers shady woodlands where it feeds on Bramble.

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Brilliant butterflies

Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Here are some common British butterflies you might see in your garden, and how to identify them.
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Seasonal wildlife

Follow nature's changes through the year. From the red and gold leaves of autumn to the colourful woodland flowers of spring - there's always something special to see.
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Wildlife Watch

Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of The Wildlife Trusts and the UK's leading environmental action club for children and families.
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Identify moths

Identify moths. Have a look at our moth ID sheet to work out what kind of moth you have spotted.
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Wildlife photography

You don't need a fancy camera to take some great wildlife shots, sometimes a photo on phone can be twice as good!
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Identify wildlife

From birds you hear singing in the park to bees you might spot buzzing around the playground - read our identify UK wildlife guides to work out what's what!
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Weird wildlife

Nature can be fantastic, intriguing, and sometimes downright weird! From beetles that hitch rides on bees to fungi that grows in the shape of ears, we've got plenty of things for you to keep an eye out for!
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Wildlife zone

From minibeasts to mammals - you'll find information on the UK's amazing animal life here.