British Wildlife: A photographic guide to every common species (Collins Complete Guide)

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British Garden Wildlife: A photographic guide to every common species (Collins Complete Guide) (Collins Complete Guides) Woodland Trust (Enterprises) Limited, registered in England (No. 2296645), is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Woodland Trust. Registered office: Kempton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6LL. Hawk-moth caterpillars have one thing in common: they're pretty impressive. Usually large, distinctively marked and with a characteristic horn at the tail end, they're a good group to get to grips with when learning who's who. Hawk-moths are some of the largest and most recognisable moths in the UK. Learn to tell which is which with our visual guide to 10 of the most commonly encountered UK species. Forgotten the title or the author of a book? Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you. Visit BookSleuth

Complete Guide to British Wildlife (Collins Handguides)

Heard a screech in the night or hooting in the woods? One of the UK's five resident owl species could be at large. Learn to tell their calls apart and identify them without laying eyes on them. Who nested here? Learn which clues point to the previous occupants of old bird nests with our photographic guide. The UK's 15,000 different fungi have a rich collection of fascinating, descriptive and hilarious names. Let’s take a look at some of the more eyebrow-raising.Test your tree knowledge. As autumn sets in, many of the trees around us change colour, but do you know what they are? Orchids are some of the most beautiful and unique wild plants you'll see in the UK. They are rare but well worth finding if you are up for the challenge. The fungal kingdom is as broad and busy a category as that of animals or plants, but fungi are understudied and under-appreciated, says Merlin Sheldrake. He reveals the true extent of their impact on the history of Earth, and on human life, in a way that is easy and enjoyable to read.

Collins Complete Guide - British Wildlife: A photographic

The UK is home to a number of moths that are active during the day, many of which rival butterflies for colour and beauty. Which species might you encounter on a summer's walk?

Find out when frogs spawn and the best time to spot these fascinating jellified clumps in ponds near you. Learn how to identify red admiral butterflies, their caterpillars and pupae with our handy guide, and record your sightings with Nature's Calendar. Collecting nature finds is a lovely way to feel closer to the wildlife on your doorstep. Some of the most abundant of these treasures are feathers, and you can find them almost anywhere. But which bird left them behind?

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Chiffchaffs and willow warblers will start to arrive on our shores soon. Do you know how to tell the difference?Learn to identify garden bird youngsters with our guide to some of the most commonly encountered little'uns. How do you tell male and female ospreys apart? And how can you tell the difference between our resident Loch Arkaig pair, Louis and Dorcha, and other local birds?