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How to identify bird and butterflies in your gardens, tell the difference between native and Spanish bluebells, know your birds of prey, and identify droppings and tracks.
Identify UK snakes
Grass snake or adder? The UK has three species of grass snake, adder and smooth snake. Want to know how to identify British snakes? Read our guide to work out what snake you've spotted.
How to identify owls
Learn how to identify the UK's owls. Here’s our guide to the five owl species you’re likely to spot!
Reptile Ecology and Survey Techniques
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Identify and learn about reptile requirements. Then search for them in Vinters Valley Nature Reserve, a nature reserve nearby
How to identify bumblebees
In Britain we have around 270 species of bee. These include solitary bees, bumblebees and honeybees. You can identify some of the common bumblebees you see buzzing around parks and gardens using our guide.
Identify moths
Identify moths. Have a look at our moth ID sheet to work out what kind of moth you have spotted.
Reptiles
The UK's 6 native species of reptile are often overlooked when thinking about British wildlife. Find out the best places to see snakes, lizards, and slow worms.
Rapid Reptiles and Awesome Amphibians: Family reptile-themed trail - Nature Discovery Centre, Wednesday 24 July
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Join us for a reptile-themed, informative and fun family trail through our nature reserve. Suitable for families with children ages 4-11.
Rapid Reptiles and Awesome Amphibians: Family reptile-themed trail - Nature Discovery Centre, Thursday 25 July
This link will open on the BBOWT website.
Join us for a reptile-themed, informative and fun family trail through our nature reserve. Suitable for families with children ages 4-11.
Rapid Reptiles and Awesome Amphibians: Family reptile-themed trail - Nature Discovery Centre, Monday 19 August
This link will open on the BBOWT website.
Join us for a reptile-themed, informative and fun family trail through our nature reserve. Suitable for families with children ages 4-11.
Rapid Reptiles and Awesome Amphibians: Family reptile-themed trail - Nature Discovery Centre, Wednesday 21 August
This link will open on the BBOWT website.
Join us for a reptile-themed, informative and fun family trail through our nature reserve. Suitable for families with children ages 4-11.
Identify poo
Have you found some animal poo? Droppings, dung, spraints and scat - animal poo goes by many names. Knowing how to identify poo can be a great way of finding some of Britain's more elusive mammals. Here's how to identify some common animal droppings including hedgehog poo and fox poo.