Identify caterpillars | The Wildlife Trusts
WEBWith dozens of butterflies and thousands of moths in the UK, there's a huge variety of caterpillars to be found. This caterpillar identification page will help you identify some of the most commonly seen caterpillars.
Identify UK snakes | The Wildlife Trusts
WEBGrass 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.
Have you found a hornet? - The Wildlife Trusts
WEBHornet moth (Sesia apiformis) Hornet moths (pictured) and the similar Lunar hornet moth are clearwing moths - a group known for their mimicry of hymenoptera (a group of insects that includes bees, ants and wasps). A second glance reveals some giveaway features: Furry body. Two pairs of boldly outlined wings. Small eyes. Lack of a defined 'waist'.
Peregrine falcon | The Wildlife Trusts
WEBLike many of our birds of prey, the peregrine falcon was so persecuted, numbers fell dramatically. Thankfully, this super-speedy flyer is now making a comeback, particularly in our towns, where it nests on tall buildings.
Common shrew | The Wildlife Trusts
WEBThe diminutive common shrew has a distinctively pointy nose and tiny eyes. It lives life in the fast lane, eating every 2-3 hours to survive, and only living for a year or so. Look out for it in the garden.
Common dandelion | The Wildlife Trusts
WEBCommon dandelion. Scientific name: Taraxacum officinale. The common dandelion is a most familiar flower: counting down the 'clock', while blowing the fluffy seeds from its head, is a favourite childhood game. Dandelions are an important early source of food for pollinators - so let them grow!
Grey heron | The Wildlife Trusts
WEBThe heron is an easily recognised, grey-backed bird, with long legs, a long, white neck, bright yellow bill and a black eyestripe that continues as long, drooping feathers down the neck. Flies with its long legs stretched out, but its neck pulled in.
Weasel | The Wildlife Trusts
WEBWeasels may look adorable, but they make light work of eating voles, mice and birds! They are related to otters and stoats, which is obvious thanks to their long slender bodies and short legs.
Honey bee | The Wildlife Trusts
WEBHoneybees are famous for the honey they produce! These easily recognisable little bees are hard workers, living in large hives made of wax honeycombs.
Buzzard | The Wildlife Trusts
WEBListen out for the cat-like, 'kee-yaa' calls of the buzzard as it soars high over farmland and woodland. Once suffering from severe persecution and pesticide poisoning, it has made a stunning comeback to most of the UK.