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10 amazing mammal migrations
Here are some of the world’s most amazing migrations, from the best-known wildebeest in the Serengeti to the not so famous bearded pig in South East Asia – in 1983 the number migrating through the rainforests of Borneo was estimated at one million.
How and where to watch whales and dolphins in the UK
Catch all the action as spectacular cetaceans swim by UK shores
Best garden bird feeders: attract birds to your garden
Spot wild birds from the comfort of your home! These bird feeders bring wildlife to you, and help support birds through the winter months.
Best places to see marsh harriers sky-dancing
Spring is the best time to watch marsh harriers as they display over reedbeds.
Garden wildlife to spot throughout the year: what's likely to be living in - and visiting - your garden?
What wildlife could you see in your garden throughout the year - if you're lucky? We take a look....
Where and when to see courting and mating adders
Adder courtship was one of the star turns of Sir David Attenborough's Wild Isles, but there's more to this ritual than you may realise
Where and when to see leaping salmon in the UK
Get settled by the water's edge this autumn and marvel at Atlantic salmon bravely leaping homewards to reproduce.
Brown hare guide: why they box and how to see them
Early spring is the perfect time to see brown hares, when the mating season commences. Here is our guide to the species and where to see them.
Big Garden Birdwatch 2023: when it is, how to take part, and species to look out for
Take part in the 44th Big Garden Birdwatch and record your garden birds. Here is our guide on how to take part and birds to spot in your garden this winter.
The UK's most spectacular winter bird flocks
Millions of starlings, tens of thousands of waders, hundreds of pied wagtails - the UK is home to some incredible winter flocks, and we've got everything you need to know to track them down.
Watching the birds in your garden
David Lindo, The Urban Birder, provides a beginner’s guide to bird watching at home – how to attract birds to your garden and the species you might see.
6 urban UK species and where to find them
Discover some of the fascinating wildlife that shares our cities, from red grouse in Bradford to fen raft spiders in Swansea.
Ring-necked parakeet guide: what they look like, what they eat and where and when to see them in the UK
Noisy flocks of emerald-green birds are becoming an increasingly common sight in the UK, from London's Hyde Park to as far north as Glasgow. Naturalist Mike Dilger tells you everything you've ever wanted know about this exotic non-native bird.
Where and when to see overwintering geese
Autumn is the time to see skeins of geese flying over their wintering feeding grounds – and observe the strange phenomenon of 'whiffling'. Naturalist and broadcaster Mike Dilger explains.
Wildlife to see in Madagascar and the places to go
This huge island nation Madagascar is a dream destination for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts. Explore its parks and reserves to see many species that can be found nowhere else on Earth.
Where to see otters in the uk
Finding an otter is never easy, but these reserves offer you a good chance - and a fun day out.
British wildlife in September
Enjoy summer's swan song with our guide to what different species are up to at this time of year.
Wildlife Spectacles | Where and when to see spider webs in the UK
Dewy autumn mornings are the perfect time to marvel at the beautiful, intricate work of our eight-legged friends.
Orangutan guide: species facts, diet and best places to see
Close relatives of humans, orangutans are highly intelligent and generally docile great apes - learn more about the species, including the best places in the world to see them in our expert orangutan guide.
British wildlife in June
Our countryside is being energised by the longer, warmer summer days. What will you spy in June?
Great Stag Hunt: how to take part in the national stag beetle survey
Anyone who spots a stag beetle (or its larvae) is asked to record their sightings online.
Moth Night: what and when it is, how to take part, and which species to target
Celebrate moths and submit your sightings in this annual recording event. This year's theme focusses on moths found in woodlands.
Puffin guide: what they eat, when they breed and best places to see puffins in the UK
Puffins spend most of their lives at sea, only landing on coastal islands in spring and summer to form breeding colonies. There are lots of great places to see puffins in the UK, and it's always one of our favourite wildlife experiences.
British wildlife in May
With birdsong in full force and summer knocking on the door, there’s plenty to discover this month.