Merlin
Our most diminutive falcon, the merlin is a pretty bird of prey. It chases small birds, flying low to the ground or hovering in the breeze because of its small size. Resident merlins are joined in…
Our most diminutive falcon, the merlin is a pretty bird of prey. It chases small birds, flying low to the ground or hovering in the breeze because of its small size. Resident merlins are joined in…
A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
Planting herbs will attract important pollinators into your garden, which will, in turn, attract birds and small mammals looking for a meal.
This day-flying moth is found on flowery meadows, often in the company of other moths and butterflies.
A small, but feisty scavenger, this carnivorous sea snail does not let anything go to waste!
Whether feeding the birds, or sowing a wildflower patch, setting up wildlife areas in your school makes for happier, healthier and more creative children.
As a child growing up in Ghana, Patience never took an interest in what was going on in the garden. Now, she’s growing her own flowers and vegetables every week, both at the Centre for Wildlife…
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.
Blink and you may miss the fantastic kingfisher! This beautiful bird is easy to recognise thanks to its bright blue and metallic copper colours. It darts along the riverbank or sits patiently on a…