Where to see
It skims the moors like a ghost, sports a wingspan wider than your outstretched arms and can drop on prey with pinpoint precision
Get to know one of Britain's rarest bird species with our expert guide to hen harriers, including how to identify them, conservation status, where they live and how you can help protect them.
From Robin Hood's hideout to a tree that's worth nearly one million pounds, here are the UK's most famous trees
A selection of the strangest, most significant and best-known ancient trees growing in the UK’s forests, parks and gardens.
It's the size of a double-decker bus and weighs a mighty 7 tonnes. Meet the ocean giant that swims - rather leisurely it must be said – through UK waters
Get to know the world's second largest fish with our guide to Britain's basking sharks, including facts about the species and the best places to see them in the UK.
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The UK's best and most beautiful heathlands for wildlife - including some that are home to the world's rarest insects
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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.
Best places to go fossil hunting in the UK: these are the best spots to unearth prehistoric gems
From the Jurassic Coast to North Yorkshire's crumbling east shores, our guide explores the best beaches in the UK to find fossils
Common UK fossils: Discover the treasures beneath your feet
There are many different types of fossils that can be found on UK shores. In this guide, we reveal 10 of the most common fossils to look out for on your next trip to the beach
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?
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.
Wild bison thriving in the UK
Follow the herd with our gallery documenting the first year of wild bison living in Britain.
Best places in the UK to see the magnificent autumn deer rut
The annual deer rut is one of Britain's most exciting autumn wildlife spectacles – here are 11 great locations where you can see these magnificent animals in action with our guide to the UK's best deer rutting destinations.
Best forest campsites in the UK in 2024
Get closer to nature with a family camping trip in the UK. Here are the most rewarding forest campsites to book this summer.
Britain's best nature reserves for walks and wildlife
Explore meadows, wetlands, ancient woodlands, moorland, heathlands, coast and mountains with our guide to Britain’s best nature reserves for walks and wildlife.
British duck guide: identification, species, facts and where to see
Learn to tell your mandarins from your mallards with our ID guide to the UK's different duck species
Salmon guide: identification, spawning, and where to see the salmon run
Salmon were once abundant across Britain, their epic migration a wonder familiar to everyone. But numbers have plunged in recent decades. We explain why salmon are facing challenges from climate change and pollution, how they migrate and jump, and where you can see the salmon run in the UK.
Best wild swimming spots for seeing wildlife
Throughout the year, wild swimmers are able to share their rivers and lakes with some of the UK's most impressive wildlife, from salmon and kingfishers to curlews and peregrine falcons. We share some of the best places to go wild swimming – and the birds, fish and wildlife you might see there
Guide to cuckoos: where to see in Britain and why the species is in decline
One of the strangest tales of our countryside is performed every spring – the life cycle of the cuckoo. Our expert cuckoo guide looks at the inside story of the bird's brutal breeding tactic, why the species is in decline and where you can still see cuckoos in Britain.
Guide to Britain's beavers: history, reintroduction and best places to see
Our guide looks at the history of Britain's beavers, their reintroduction and where to see beavers in the UK.
Guide to Britain's otters: history, characteristics and where to see them
Learn all about this carnivorous, semi-aquatic mammal, including what they look like, where they live, what their homes are called, otter conservation and the best places to see them
Guide to Berwick and Borders: where to stay and eat, places to visit and best walks
Discover the best places to eat, drink and stay in Berwick and Borders. Discover amazing days out, walks with spectacular scenery, wildlife, historic houses and much more in our county guide.
Day out: Dee Estuary, Flintshire
Join thousands of overwintering birds in enjoying this gleaming expanse of water, saltmarsh, sand and mudflats
Walk: Glencoe village and Glencoe Lochan, Highland
Glencoe is at its most beautiful when snow caps its craggy peaks – best viewed from the shores of a bejewelled lochan
Guide to life in a lowland river and best species to spot
A guide to some of the common species to look for in our rivers including fish, birds, mammals and plants.
Guide to Britain's upland wildlife: species, identification and where to see
As the days cool, head for high land and discover some of our hardiest creatures