Wildlife i-SpyHere are twelve animals & plants to look out (or listen!) for right now. How many can you tick off? Species Herb-robert Herb-robert is a low-growing plant, with small, pretty, pink flowers. Look for it in shady spots in woodland, hedgerows and coastal… Species Fallow deer Although introduced by the Normans, the fallow deer has been here so long that it is considered naturalised. Look out for groups of… Species Fly agaric The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn. Species Red admiral The red admiral is an unmistakeable garden visitor. This black-and-red beauty may be seen feeding on flowers on warm days all year-round… Species Jay The jay is a colourful member of the crow family, with brilliant blue wing patches. It is famous for searching out acorns in autumnal… Species Common spangle gall wasp The common spangle gall wasp produces a small, disc-shaped growth, or 'gall', on the undersides of oak leaves. Inside the gall… Species Redwing The redwing is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the UK's hedgerows, gardens and parks have to offer. Look… Species Polecat Known for its bandit-like appearance, the polecat was once so persecuted it was on brink of extinction in the UK. Thankfully, numbers… Species Candlesnuff fungus The candlesnuff fungus is very common. It has an erect, stick-like or forked fruiting body with a black base and white, powdery tip. It… Species Ivy Ivy is one of our most familiar plants, seen climbing up trees, walls, and along the ground, almost anywhere. It is a great provider of… Species Turkeytail The turkeytail is a very colourful bracket fungus that grows throughout the year, but is at its best in the autumn. Its circular caps… Species Buff-tailed bumblebee Spot these giants of the bumblebee world during springtime. They can be seen buzzing from flower to flower getting their pollen fix.
Species Herb-robert Herb-robert is a low-growing plant, with small, pretty, pink flowers. Look for it in shady spots in woodland, hedgerows and coastal…
Species Fallow deer Although introduced by the Normans, the fallow deer has been here so long that it is considered naturalised. Look out for groups of…
Species Fly agaric The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.
Species Red admiral The red admiral is an unmistakeable garden visitor. This black-and-red beauty may be seen feeding on flowers on warm days all year-round…
Species Jay The jay is a colourful member of the crow family, with brilliant blue wing patches. It is famous for searching out acorns in autumnal…
Species Common spangle gall wasp The common spangle gall wasp produces a small, disc-shaped growth, or 'gall', on the undersides of oak leaves. Inside the gall…
Species Redwing The redwing is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the UK's hedgerows, gardens and parks have to offer. Look…
Species Polecat Known for its bandit-like appearance, the polecat was once so persecuted it was on brink of extinction in the UK. Thankfully, numbers…
Species Candlesnuff fungus The candlesnuff fungus is very common. It has an erect, stick-like or forked fruiting body with a black base and white, powdery tip. It…
Species Ivy Ivy is one of our most familiar plants, seen climbing up trees, walls, and along the ground, almost anywhere. It is a great provider of…
Species Turkeytail The turkeytail is a very colourful bracket fungus that grows throughout the year, but is at its best in the autumn. Its circular caps…
Species Buff-tailed bumblebee Spot these giants of the bumblebee world during springtime. They can be seen buzzing from flower to flower getting their pollen fix.
