British wildlife
The UK's smallest bird weighs less than a 20p coin - but it is a lot tougher than you might think
The goldcrest is a fascinating bird.
Britain’s wild bird populations are falling – and some have lost more than 90% of their numbers
A recent report highlights the disappearances of wild bird populations in the UK.
Your garden robin might know who you are and even follow you about - but it’s not because you’ve become friends
They are surprisingly good at remembering certain people.
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Scientists use traces of nuclear debris found in Whale's teeth to reconstruct their life stories and find the oldest male killer whale ever documented
They’ve roamed Britain for thousands of years, now wild goats face an intense fight for survival
Regarded as both wildlife icons and a damaging invasive animal, wild goats are regularly culled across the UK.
Your pet cat is still a wild hunter at heart – but understanding its ancient instincts could improve its welfare
From the Savannah to your sofa, your cat is more wild than you might think.
This pretty yellow flower is essential for pollinating insects, yet deadly for livestock and horses – causing severe, irreversible liver damage
Is ragwort dangerous to humans or animals? Learn what it is, where it can be found, its benefits for wildlife and the dangers associated with it in our expert ragwort guide.
Guide to British wasps: identify common species, lifecycles and discover why wasps sting
These stinging picnic pests don’t deserve our enmity and fear – they are impressive architects that belong to highly developed and complex societies – our expert guide to wasps looks at the common species, their lifecycle and why wasps sting.
From marsh to estuary: 9 long-legged, shore skimming, wading birds to watch out for this winter
Head to estuaries, coastal marshes and lagoons this winter and catch up with some of the UK's most elegant birds with our guide to wading birds.
It can fly at 61mph, has explosive acceleration and its powerful, sharp talons are able to crush and suffocate prey. Meet the phantom of the forest
Discover everything there is to know about the goshawk, an incredible bird of prey, including what it eats, how big it is, and how to identify it.
It weighs the same as two grizzly bears and can be aged like a tree – meet the ocean giant that hurtles through UK waters
After being almost wiped out in the 1960s, this incredible marine creature fish is making a comeback
British seabirds: how to identify and where to see
Our guide explores some of the UK's most common types of seabird, where they live and the best places to see them.
Top 10 most intelligent wild animals in Britain
Some wild birds and beasts of the British Isles are suprisingly smart, appreciating fine art, navigating by the stars and even saving other animal's lives. We bet you won't believe number 5
Guide to tit species in the UK: how to identify and where to see these charismatic birds
Learn more about the different types of tit species in Britain and how to tell them apart with our ID guide, which includes blue tits, great tits, crested tits, willow tits, long-tailed tits, marsh tits and coal tits
Best winter wildlife spectacles in the UK
The short, sparkling days and long, cold nights of winter are perfect for wildlife watching. But which species of animal can be seen and heard in winter, and where are the best places in the UK to experience winter wildlife spectacles?
Britain's toughest animals – and how they survive the cold in winter
Only the strong survive a cold climate. How does UK wildlife cope in winter and which are the hardiest species found in the UK?
Bird migration guide: which species migrate and where do they go?
Throughout the year, millions of birds migrate to and from the British Isles. Our expert guide explores why some birds arrive in the UK in particular seasons and others leave, which species migrate and where they go when they leave Britain's shores.
Birds of prey guide: how to identify UK raptors and where to see them
Learn how to identify hawks, falcons and harriers from their wing shape, colour and flight patterns with Countryfile's expert guide to British birds of prey.
Spring wildlife guide: what to look for and where to see it
From the fragrant aroma of wild garlic to the delightful song of the chiffchaff, the British countryside comes to life in the spring months. Our expert spring wildlife guide explains how to identify the season's best wildlife spectacles and best places to see.
Best binoculars for birdwatching in 2025: three popular brands reviewed
Megan Shersby of BBC Wildlife Magazine reviews mid-priced binoculars for birdwatching and other wildlife-spotting.
Best places to stay for birdwatchers in 2024
Spend the day spotting birds on the wing then fall asleep to the hoots and calls of the wild in a birders’ paradise
Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire
Visit a quiet corner of the Cambridgeshire country where a rare fragment of ancient fenland offers a home for orchids, damselflies and cuckoos.
The Royal Mint unveils new coins featuring British wildlife
Inspired by Britain's flora and fauna, the eight new coins have been designed to reflect King Charles III’s passion for conservation and nature.
British moth guide: common types, amazing facts and why they matter
Our moth guide looks at how to identify UK species, why they are so important and the best plants for attracting moths to your garden
