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Identify UK snakes

Grass snake or adder? The UK has three species of grass snake, adder and smooth snake. Want to know how to identify British snakes? Read our guide to work out what snake you've spotted.
Species

Heath bumblebee

The heath bumblebee is not only found on heathland, but also in gardens and parks. It nests in small colonies of less than 100 workers in all kinds of spots, such as old birds' nests, mossy…

Habitat

Arable fields

Most arable fields are large, featureless monocultures devoid of wildlife, but here and there are smaller fields and tucked away corners that are farmed less intensively, or are managed…

Species

Cellar spider

You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.

Habitat

Rocky reefs

The nooks and crannies of rocky reefs are swimming with wildlife, from tiny fish to colourful anemones. When shoreline rocks are exposed by the low tide, the rockpools that form are a refuge for…

Species

Dryad's saddle

This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.

Species

Rose chafer

The rose chafer can be spotted on garden flowers, as well as in grassland, woodland edges and scrub.

Species

Common prawn

The common prawn is a familiar sight to anyone who has spent time exploring rockpools - particularly their characteristic quick dart into the darkness just as you spot them!

My Wild Life

My garden

Nicolas is a farmer who loves wildlife. Through his passion he has grown a successful bird seed business, and in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts has helped to raise £1 million for…

Species

Common blue damselfly

Living up to its name, the common blue damselfly is both very common and very blue. It regularly visits gardens - try digging a wildlife-friendly pond to attract damselflies and dragonflies.

Species

Honeycomb worm

Ever spotted a honeycomb-like mound on the beach and wondered what it was? It's a reef built entirely by worms!