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Red deer stags (Cervus elaphus) locking antlers during the rutting season
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How to identify deer antlers

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How to identify animal tracks and trails

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How to identify rockpool wildlife

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How to identify spring bees with our illustrated guide

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How to identify birds on the move in spring

Rooks (Corvus frugilegus) circling over Britain's largest rookery, Norfolk, UK
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Roosting birds to spot this winter and how to identify them

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How to identify pond wildlife

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Mink or otter? How to tell the difference

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How to tell the difference between a brown rat and a water vole

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How to identify slugs and snails

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9 UK household spiders and webs for you to spot

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How to identify birds on the move in autumn

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How to identify moulting ducks

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