Identify beetles - The Wildlife Trusts
Beetles are insects from the order Coleoptera — which means 'sheath-winged'. In most beetles, the front pair of wings has adapted to form tough, protective cases that lie across their back, …
Identify birds of prey | The Wildlife Trusts
Are birds of prey under threat? During the 20 th century, many of our birds of prey were persecuted to near extinction such as the white-tailed eagle, or severely suffered from the …
How to identify owls - The Wildlife Trusts
Owls are some of our most captivating birds. Their love of hunting at dawn, dusk and even in the dark gives them a sense of mystery. With a good view, it’s easy to tell an owl from any other …
Identify UK snakes - The Wildlife Trusts
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.
Identify UK woodpeckers - The Wildlife Trusts
Great spotted woodpecker. The great spotted woodpecker is black and white, with white shoulder patches and red underneath the tail. Males have a red patch at the back of the head.
Identify animal skulls - The Wildlife Trusts
Found a bird skull or mammal bone in the UK? Our ID guide below has some of the most common animal skulls you might find. Even if you aren’t able to identify the species you can still tell …
Identify British butterflies | The Wildlife Trusts
Speckled wood. Description: Dark brown with creamy yellow spots.The best way to identify the 'brown' butterflies is by looking at the eyespots on their wings. The speckled wood is the only …
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The 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 …
Brown rat - The Wildlife Trusts
About The brown rat is an incredibly adaptable mammal and can be found almost everywhere in the UK, in any habitat, all it needs is shelter and food.
Identify caterpillars | The Wildlife Trusts
Puss moth. When & where: June to September.Widespread in a variety of habitats, including parks, gardens and wetlands. They feed on poplars and willows. Description: Recently …