Blog: Species Identification

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Harvest mouse

Mice to meet you!

Mammal expert Stuart Edmunds introduces the four species of mice you can see in the UK.

Common toad Tom Marshall

Frog or Toad?

A quick guide to recognising and differentiating common UK herps (reptile and amphibian) species.

Redwing by Chris Gomersall/2020VISION

Winter thrushes

With the exception of the ring ouzel, you can find all our thrushes in winter, and they are quite easy to identify. All are small to medium sized birds with an upright stance, often found feeding…

Wasp head illustrations for identifying wasps

Lord of the Stings - Wasp ID Guide

Wasps play a vital part in many ecosystems, including our own gardens. Find out how to identify some, and why not to hate them!

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