Identify UK snakes - The Wildlife Trusts
WEBDiscover how to identify the three species of snakes that live in the UK, from their markings and habitats to their behaviour and diet.
Have you found a hornet? - The Wildlife Trusts
WEBThe non-native Asian predatory wasp, Vespa velutina (also known as the Asian hornet), is an invasive species from Asia. In September 2016, the National Bee Unit confirmed a sighting of the Asian hornet in the Tetbury area of Gloucestershire - this is the first time the hornet has been discovered in the UK. Further UK sightings were made in 2017 ...
Identify poo - The Wildlife Trusts
WEBHave you found some animal poo? Droppings, dung, spraints and scat - animal poo goes by many names. Knowing how to identify poo can be a great way of finding some of Britain's more elusive mammals. Here's how to identify some common animal droppings including hedgehog poo and fox poo.
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WEBThe Wildlife Trusts are a federation of 46 independent wildlife conservation charities covering the whole of the UK. We manage nature reserves, help children to learn about nature and campaign to protect our seas.
Common frog - The Wildlife Trusts
WEBOur most well-known amphibian, the common frog is a regular visitor to garden ponds across the country, where they feast on slugs and snails. In winter, they hibernate in pond mud or under log piles.
Pine marten - The Wildlife Trusts
WEBAn elusive mustelid, the pine marten is mostly found in the north of the UK, particularly Scotland. It prefers woodland habitats, climbing very well and living in tree holes, old squirrel dreys or even old bird nests. It feeds on small rodents, birds, eggs, insects and fruit, and can even be encouraged to visit birdtables laden with peanuts and ...
Wildlife | The Wildlife Trusts
WEBThere are many ways you can help native wildlife, including by encouraging wildlife into your garden, or by becoming a member of your local Wildlife Trusts' work protecting wildlife and wild places in your area. Explore our pages below for wildlife advice and to support wildlife through Wildlife Trusts' adoption schemes.
Red fox - The Wildlife Trusts
WEBThe red fox is our only wild member of the dog family. They are not fussy eaters and will happily munch on small mammals, birds, frogs, worms as well as berries and fruit! Foxes that live in towns and cities may even scavenge in bins to look for scraps. A male fox, called a dog makes a barking noise whereas the females, called vixens make a ...
Wood mouse - The Wildlife Trusts
WEBThe wood mouse is sometimes known as the long-tailed field mouse and is widespread; it is probably most common in woodland, rough grassland and gardens. It is mostly nocturnal and an agile climber. Wood mice will gather food stores of berries and seeds in the autumn, which they keep in underground burrows or sometimes in old birds' nests.
Common gorse - The Wildlife Trusts
WEBCommon gorse is a large, evergreen shrub, covered in needle-like leaves and distinctive, coconut-perfumed, yellow flowers during the spring and summer. There are three similar species of gorse in the UK: common gorse is widespread and flowers form January to June; western gorse flowers in late summer and autumn and is mainly found in western UK ...