My bigger picture
Acclaimed underwater photographer Paul Naylor has been diving and capturing images of life in the waters around the British coast for years, with over 2,000 dives to his name. He knows the impact…
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Carrion crow
The all-black carrion crow does not nest in colonies like the similar rook. It can be seen almost everywhere.
Bulbous buttercup
The bulbous buttercup has the familiar butter-yellow flowers of its namesake, but grows from a bulb-like 'corm' (a swollen underground stem). Look for it on chalk and limestone…
Yellow-wort
A plant of chalk and limestone grasslands and sand dunes, Yellow-wort has butter-yellow flowers. Its distinctive leaves sit opposite each other, but are fused together around the stem.
Identify gulls
Gulls are among our most difficult birds to identify. This guide offers an introduction to gull watching, highlighting some of the key features to help identify gulls.
Identify bird song
Identify bird song. From garden birds to songbirds that you might hear in the countryside. Listen to our audio clips of the most common british birds.
Where to see wildlife in the summer
Summer is a time of colour. By day, colours zip and dart along the waterside as kingfishers and dragonflies go about their business of hunting. Butterflies flit between flowers, reptiles bask in the sun, and seabirds clamour on the cliffsides. The activity goes on under cover of darkness - bats sweep swiftly through the air, natterjacks chatter and nightjars churr, while glow-worms adorn the night with pinpricks of light.
National Marine Week
Celebrate the wonders of our seas with National Marine Week! In 2026 National Marine Week takes place from 25th July - 9th August.
Where to see wildlife
Find wildlife and things to do near you. Stay wild with our seasonal wildlife experiences and find places to go, for you and your family, all year round.
At sea
From microscopic plankton to mighty whales, half our wildlife lives in the sea. But decades of over-exploitation has led to declines, which The Wildlife Trusts are working to reverse.
Where to see bluebells
Wondering where to see bluebells? Each spring, bluebells set our woodlands ablaze with their bright blue flowers. Find the best places to see bluebells in the UK this spring.
White admiral
The white admiral is a striking black-and-white butterfly with a delicate flight that includes long glides. It prefers shady woodlands where it feeds on bramble.