ID Guide
Guide to Britain's geese species: how to identify and where to see
Geese are a familiar sight in the UK's estuaries, marshes and wetlands, particularly in autumn and winter. Learn all about these majestic birds, including identification tips, migration patterns and the best places to see them in the UK.
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
12 weirdest weather phenomena, according to meteorologists
We get a lot of weather in Britain. But just when you think you’ve seen it all, you may be lucky enough to witness one of the strange and startling atmospheric phenomena that occur occasionally here.
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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
Guide to Britain's lichens: what they are, where to find them and how to identify
There are roughly 1,800 species of lichen in the UK, growing on stone, bark, even old leaves. But did you know they're not even a plant? Learn the amazing truth in our expert guide to lichen, plus the most common types to find in the UK.
British crow family guide: identification, habitat and species facts
There are eight species of crow in the UK– meet the characterful crow family and learn more about how to identify corvids, their diet and habitat in our comprehensive guide.
British dragonfly and damselfly guide: how to identify common species and where to see them
Summer is a great time for spotting insects on the wing in the British countryside – our expert guide explains how to identify and where to find common dragonflies, damselflies and demoiselles species.
A beginner's guide to native British wildflowers
Britain's native wildflowers bring splashes of colour in the spring and summer months, while also providing an important food source for pollinators. Our species guide looks at common native British wildflower species, explaining how to identify and the best places to see them.
British wild mushroom and fungi guide: how to identify and where to find
The UK's woods, riverbanks and meadows are home to roughly 15,000 species of wild mushrooms. Find out how to identify the most common species found in Britain, plus essential safety tips on which mushrooms are edible or poisonous with our British fungi guide.
Guide to Britain's owl species: where to see and common species found in the UK
The season of darkness and mystery belongs to the owls. Learn more about these nocturnal predators with our guide to the UK's most common owl species, including where to see and how to identify.
Guide to Britain's bats: species, facts, identification and where to see them
Discover all there is to know about this flying, hibernating mammal with our comprehensive guide to bats in the UK
Guide to bird nests: how to identify different species nests
As Britain’s wild creatures prepare to welcome new life this spring, we look at the ingenious homebuilding taking place in woodlands, hedgerows and fields up and down the country in our handy bird nest guide.
British seasonal wildflowers guide: how to identify, when to see and where to find them
A splash of colour can always be found in the British countryside thanks to the wildflowers growing across meadows, coastal cliffs and wet habitats. Our expert guide on how to identify, when to see and where to find them
Guide to Britain's mustelids: what are they, how to identify and where do they live?
From otters and badgers to weasels and stoats, our guide looks at the easiest ways to identify Britain's seven mustelid species