urban wildlife
Urban pigeons evolve to give birth to live young
In an astonishing new development, city pigeons have been recorded giving birth to live young instead of laying eggs – as human pressure has reduced available nest sites
Britain's urban wildlife: species, identification, how to photograph and where to see
Even in the busiest urban environments, wildlife thrives. You only have to go down to your local park, gardens, churchyard or allotment to find evidence of creatures living there. Here are some species to spot.
Best birdwatching spots in London
Even in the UK’s largest urban expanses, spring birdsong can be heard rising above the humdrum of city life. Here are some of the best places in the London to see and hear birdlife.
Urban areas are limiting the control of grey squirrels by pine martens
The effect of pine martens on non-native grey squirrels is being hampered by some key factors, according to new research.
The allotment diary: clearing the wilderness area
With so many plotholders on site, it's important that communal areas are dealt with sensitively. Unfortunately, some recent clearance of the biodiversity zone overstepped the mark...
'Hedgehog Housing Census' launched in response to falling population
One of the most quintessentially British animals - the beloved hedgehog - is under threat, according to conservation charities
Five of the best spots for urban wildlife in the UK
Live in an urban sprawl and miss your daily dose of wildlife? Writer and city dweller Matt Evans picks some of the best nature spots within easy reach of our cities
Butterflies declining more rapidly in towns and cities
Butterflies have disappeared from urban areas more rapidly than the countryside over the last two decades, a new study has found.
Cemeteries become havens for British wildlife
Cemeteries can provide a peaceful place for nature to thrive and us to enjoy in the city.