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Species that live in a similar habitat to the Slow worm (Anguis fragilis)
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Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes)
The tiny, secretive and cryptically coloured winter wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) is a highly active woodland bird with a remarkably... More 16 Images 3 Videos -
Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
The ‘spreading chestnut tree’, a common sight on village greens and alongside housing developments, is not actually native to Britain. It... More 40 Images 2 Videos -
Black-capped kingfisher (Halcyon pileata)
Information on the black-capped kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 1 Video -
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)
The foxglove is a familiar tall herb that produces 20-80 nodding flowers on a long spike, known as a raceme. The tube-like flowers are... More 6 Images 3 Videos -
Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus)
The woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) is the largest and most common of Britain's doves and pigeons. It is grey in colour with a dusky pink... More 44 Images 6 Videos -
Eastern olivaceous warbler (Hippolais pallida)
The eastern olivaceous warbler is a predominantly greyish-brown warbler with a fairly long, pointed beak, a narrow, square-ended tail, and a... More 8 Images 1 Video -
Garden spider (Araneus diadematus)
The garden spider (Araneus diadematus) is a very common, large orb-web spider. The colour is variable, ranging from pale yellow to... More 43 Images 8 Videos -
Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
The size of a small dog, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest member of the genus Vulpes and is well-known for its large bushy... More 71 Images 7 Videos -
Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii)
The Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii) is the most southerly-ranging thrush species, occurring in the southernmost parts of South America... More 12 Images 0 videos -
Rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus)
Described as one of the feistiest hummingbirds in North America, the rufous hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) is well-known for its aggressive... More 20 Images 5 Videos -
Small white (Pieris rapae)
This widespread and familiar white butterfly is one of the most common butterflies in Europe. As the name suggests, adults have whitish... More 8 Images 3 Videos -
Speckled wood (Pararge aegeria)
The speckled wood is a common woodland butterfly. It is a brown butterfly with yellowish-orange spots on the wings and numerous eye-spots... More 11 Images 3 Videos -
Danube crested newt (Triturus dobrogicus)
Information on the Danube crested newt is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Ruddy kingfisher (Halcyon coromanda)
Information on the ruddy kingfisher is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Tawny owl (Strix aluco)
The tawny owl (Strix aluco) is the most common and widespread British owl. It is most often heard than seen; it produces a variety of... More 36 Images 6 Videos -
Lesser celandine (Ranunculus ficaria)
As the local name ‘spring messenger’ suggests, lesser celandine is one of the first flowers of the year. Its bright buttery yellow flowers... More 13 Images 1 Video -
Mourning dove (Zenaida macroura)
Named for its rather plaintive cooing, the mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) is a slender, medium-sized dove with a relatively small head and... More 19 Images 1 Video -
Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta)
With an expressive face and active lifestyle, the rhesus macaque is a charismatic species. Its coat is pale brown above and fades on the... More 31 Images 12 Videos -
Ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus)
Named for the numerous black and white eyespots, or ‘ocelli’, on its back, the ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus) is a typical skink in... More 6 Images 1 Video -
Bramble (Rubus fruticosus agg.)
Brambles form a complex group known as Rubus fruticosus agg. (short for aggregate), containing around 320 individual ‘species’ known as... More 22 Images 1 Video -
Red campion (Silene dioica)
Red campion is a common spring-flowering plant that in some areas is known as the 'cuckoo-flower' as it shares a season with this winged... More 15 Images 1 Video -
Eurasian hobby (Falco subbuteo)
The Eurasian hobby is a small, slender falcon with a relatively long, square tail, and long, scythe-like wings, giving it the appearance of... More 23 Images 4 Videos -
Wolf spider (Pardosa amentata)
All wolf spiders are agile, fast-moving ground predators. This species is brownish in colour, and males are typically darker than females... More 16 Images 4 Videos -
Grass snake (Natrix natrix)
The grass snake (Natrix natrix) is Britain's largest terrestrial reptile. This snake is typically olive-green, brown or greyish in colour... More 38 Images 8 Videos -
Crab spider (Misumena vatia)
There is just a single species in Britain belonging to the genus Misumena. As the common name suggests, it is reminiscent of a crab, with... More 28 Images 2 Videos -
Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Information on the wild boar is currently being researched and written is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 55 Images 0 videos -
American robin (Turdus migratorius)
Described as “America’s favourite songbird”, the American robin (Turdus migratorius) is one of the most abundant, widespread and instantly... More 24 Images 3 Videos -
Red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus)
As its common name suggests, the red-headed woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) can be instantly recognised by its bright red head. The... More 17 Images 1 Video -
Redwing (Turdus iliacus)
The redwing (Turdus iliacus) is a relatively small thrush species, readily identified by the reddish-brown flanks and underwings for which... More 15 Images 1 Video -
Yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius)
A widespread, medium-sized woodpecker, the yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) gains its unusual name from its yellowish to... More 9 Images 1 Video
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