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UK bats: a guide to bats in your garden
Explore the most likely bats you'll spot from your garden and how to help them out with our biodiversity-boosting gardening tips.
Helen Keating • 22 May 2020
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Baby bird identification: UK garden birds
Learn to identify garden bird youngsters with our guide to some of the most commonly encountered little'uns.
Amy Lewis • 15 May 2020
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What hatched here? How to identify bird egg shells
Found a fragment of egg in the garden, woods or park? Here's a quick guide to the most common UK bird eggs too help you find out which species it came from.
Helen Keating • 05 May 2020
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Bird song identification: UK garden birds
Whether you're looking to learn a new skill or simply find out who's taking centre stage, our simple guide will introduce you to the top garden regulars.
Amy Lewis • 01 May 2020
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Red admiral butterfly: identification and recording
Learn how to identify red admiral butterflies, their caterpillars and pupae with our handy guide, and record your sightings with Nature's Calendar.
Amy Lewis • 24 Apr 2020
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How to build a bee hotel
Help bees by building them a bee hotel to lay their eggs. Read our step-by-step guide.
Hannah Vickers • 17 Apr 2020
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Are bluebells poisonous? And more bluebell facts
Find out all about bluebells, including if they’re poisonous, when to see them and lots of other bluebell facts.
Hannah Vickers • 06 Apr 2020
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Bird song: Blackcap, chiffchaff and more
Find out how to identify the bird song of blackcaps, chiffchaffs and other birds.
Hannah Vickers • 03 Apr 2020
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Hedgehog poo & tracks: identify signs of hedgehogs
Is a hedgehog visiting your garden? Learn how to identify the signs these prickly characters leave behind.
James Martin • 16 Mar 2020
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UK blossom quiz: how well do you know tree flowers?
Test your blossom knowledge with our springtime quiz.
Rachel Hoskins • 14 Mar 2020