Identify beetles | The Wildlife Trusts
Beetles are insects from the order Coleoptera — which means 'sheath-winged'. In most beetles, the front pair of wings has adapted to form tough, protective cases that lie across their back, giving them their armoured appearance. These wing cases (called elytra), protect the more delicate wings ...
Identify birds of prey | The Wildlife Trusts
Are birds of prey under threat? During the 20 th century, many of our birds of prey were persecuted to near extinction such as the white-tailed eagle, or severely suffered from the effects of organochlorine pesticides like DDT - such as the merlin. Today, massive conservation efforts offer them a lifeline. Not only are The Wildlife Trusts …
Identify UK woodpeckers - The Wildlife Trusts
Great spotted woodpecker. The great spotted woodpecker is black and white, with white shoulder patches and red underneath the tail. Males have a red patch at the back of the head.
Red squirrels - The Wildlife Trusts
There are two species of squirrel in the UK; red squirrels and grey squirrels. Red squirrels are our native species and have lived in the UK for around 10,000 years, grey squirrels were introduced to the UK from North America by the Victorians in the 1800s, the first record of them escaping and establishing a wild population is 1876.
Identify animal skulls - The Wildlife Trusts
Found a bird skull or mammal bone in the UK? Our ID guide below has some of the most common animal skulls you might find. Even if you aren’t able to identify the species you can still tell some really interesting stuff about the animal and how it lives its life.
Identify caterpillars - The Wildlife Trusts
Puss moth. When & where: June to September.Widespread in a variety of habitats, including parks, gardens and wetlands. They feed on poplars and willows. Description: Recently hatched caterpillars are tiny and black, with two long, whip-like tails.Older caterpillars are plump and green, with a dark, white-edged 'saddle'.
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How to identify owls - The Wildlife Trusts
Owls are some of our most captivating birds. Their love of hunting at dawn, dusk and even in the dark gives them a sense of mystery. With a good view, it’s easy to tell an owl from any other bird of prey thanks to their large head with big, forward-facing eyes.
Identify garden birds | The Wildlife Trusts
‘Garden birds’ are any species of bird that visit our gardens for food and shelter on a regular basis. Every garden attracts a different set of birds depending on the plants, trees and shrubs present, whether extra food is provided, what water sources there are, and what the surrounding habitats are like.
Identify British butterflies | The Wildlife Trusts
Speckled wood. Description: Dark brown with creamy yellow spots.The best way to identify the 'brown' butterflies is by looking at the eyespots on their wings. The speckled wood is the only brown butterfly with three small, cream-ringed eyespots on …