Autumn
Do slugs freeze in winter?
Some do, but slugs are surprisingly adept at surviving freezing conditions – very low temperatures do not have a particularly negative impact on overall numbers for the following year.
30+ brilliant scaremongering wildlife-themed pumpkin carving ideas: bring the wild side to your Halloween this year
Fancy getting a bit creative and wild this Halloween? Be inspired by these wildlife-themed pumpkin carvings, such as wolves, spiders, moths, owls and even anglerfish.
How do squirrels find their nuts?
Squirrels spend autumn stashing nuts away for winter, but how do they find them again? Sense of smell, memory and chance all play a part.
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How to grow an oak tree from an acorn
Autumn is the perfect time to try growing an oak tree, here's how
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....
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.
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.
Bog hoverfly: its diet, habitat and why its endangered
The bog hoverfly is elusive, easily disturbed and listed as Critically Endangered. Catherine Mitson explains more
Ring ouzel guide: how to identify, and when and where to see
Discover fascinating facts about the ring ouzel, a summer migrant to the UK and similar in looks to the blackbird, in this expert guide by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).
British wildlife in September
Enjoy summer's swan song with our guide to what different species are up to at this time of year.
Wildlife Spectacles | Where and when to see spider webs in the UK
Dewy autumn mornings are the perfect time to marvel at the beautiful, intricate work of our eight-legged friends.
Expert tips on how to photograph autumn wildlife
Three ways to photograph wildlife in an autumn woodland, with photographer Paul Hobson.
Elder guide: how to identify, when and how to forage for elderflowers and elderberries, and recipe ideas
Elder has made the slow journey from protective mother-spirit to often being deemed as a hedgerow and garden weed, fit only to be sawn down.
Holly guide: why it has leaves in winter, and which plants have berries
Learn how to tell the difference between male and female plants, plus which birds are protective of holly trees.
12 ways to get the kids outside this Halloween and half term
Autumn half term and the spooky season are upon us, and we've put together some simple ideas to entertain the kids in the great outdoors.
How to identify autumn leaves
Our trees burst with colour at this time of year, how many of these beautiful leaves can you spot?
How to identify ferns
We have illustrated 12 fern species that dominate the winter landscape when most plants have died back.
British wildlife in October
As the natural world starts to ready itself for winter, head outdoors to see the change afoot.
How to identify wild fruits
Find out how to identify 15 types of fruits in the countryside, plus which ones can be foraged and some recipe ideas.
Nature activities for children
Looking for some wildlife-themed activities to inspire the kids? Browse our guide to nature activities for children for inspiration.
Penguin: A Story of Survival
Emperor penguins raise their chicks in the depths of the most brutal winter on our planet. If it wasn't for the remarkably deep, complex bonds they form, the birds wouldn't stand a chance.
How to identify trees in winter
From Sycamore or beech, use our illustrated expert guide to learn how to identify British tree species in winter.
Best British woodlands and forests to visit for autumn colour
The changing of the autumn colours in the UK's forests and woodlands is one the most magical seasonal spectacles. Here is a selection of the best British woodlands and forests to visit in autumn.
How to identify British earthstars
Earthstars sprout across the country in autumn and are among Britain’s most bizarre-looking fungi.
