British Wildlife
The mysteries of glow worms explained: what they are and why they glow
All you need to know about glow worms, including how and why they glow...
If the woodcock is a wader, why does it live in woods?
Mike Toms discusses this non-wading woodland wader
Great tit bird guide: how to identify great tits by sight and call, and what they eat
Discover why the great tit is a shape-shifter and master songsmith in this expert guide by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).
How to grow an oak tree from an acorn
Autumn is the perfect time to try growing an oak tree, here's how
New UK coins to reflect King Charles III’s passion for wildlife
The Royal Mint has unveiled eight new coin designs inspired by Britain's flora and fauna – find out which animal or plant is on what coin...
Grasshoppers: all you need to know
Learn all about grasshoppers in our quick-reference guide.
How to identify wildlife paths and beds
Tall vegetation in midsummer makes it easy to spot the regular paths that wild animals take - and where they rested.
How to identify mammal bones on the seashore
Mammal expert Steve Harris discusses which mammal bones you might find washed ashore, and how to identify them.
How to identify baby birds
Identify common baby birds with this handy chart
Best bird tables: how to choose the best table to get more birds into your garden
Attract birds into your wildlife garden with a bird table. We’ve shared a selection of our favourite bird tables – including hanging, standalone and ground bird tables – to suit a range of styles and budgets.
Sown vs native road verges: which is best?
Local councils and institutions are transforming road verges into rivers of flowers – and saving money while they do it. But are these sown ‘meadows’ any good for pollinators and other wildlife?
Wildlife and mental health: how birdwatching saved my life
After hitting rock bottom, it was taking time to mindfully appreciate the beauty of birds that set one man on the road to recovery.
Are there big cats in the UK countryside?
Photos of big cats taken on trail cams or smartphones are not evidence for their presence in the British countryside, says Andrew Kitchener. But could new 'evidence' go further? Could there be wild big cats in the UK countryside after all?
BBC Springwatch: When is Springwatch on television and how can I watch it?
Springwatch is almost here! Here's all you need to know about the popular programme, including when it's on
Garden wildlife to spot throughout the year: what's likely to be living in - and visiting - your garden?
What wildlife could you see in your garden throughout the year - if you're lucky? We take a look....
Red squirrel guide: where they're found, what they eat, and the threats they face
Learn all about red squirrels, including how how pine martens help them in our expert guide by the Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels project.
Meet the bottle green semaphore fly, with its amazing courtship displays
Entomologist Martin Drake sings the praises of the semaphore fly, a record-breaking and fascinating species.
Where and when to see leaping salmon in the UK
Get settled by the water's edge this autumn and marvel at Atlantic salmon bravely leaping homewards to reproduce.
Fieldfare guide: what they eat, when they come to Britain and how to identify
All you need to know about the beautiful fieldfare
Wild garlic guide: how to identify, when and how to forage, and recipe ideas
In the forager's calendar, spring is one of the best times – when wild garlic grows in shaded woodlands, filling the air with a light garlicky scent.
Is it ok to feed red squirrels?
Research shows that our habit of feeding red squirrels may be changing their morphology.
Asian hornet guide: how to identify, the difference from a native European hornet, and how to report a sighting
Considered a pest, and a particular threat to honeybees, Asian hornets were accidentally introduced to Europe in 2004.
Woodpeckers of the UK
Meet the four woodpecker species that can be found in the UK.
How to identify animal droppings
Droppings or scats can tell us a lot about which animals have been visiting our gardens, parks and countryside, including hedgehogs, foxes and badgers. Our expert guide explains how to identify which poos belong to which species. Plus, animal droppings from species from around the world – and fungi and insects you might spot on droppings.