Guides: trees, plants & wildlife

Nature's Calendar

'Every month as the seasons change, what we see in nature changes too.' Month by month guide to seasonal highlights to watch out for, from weather to flora and fauna. RSPB.

Woodland Trust guide to British trees

Identify, discover and learn about Britain’s native and common non-native trees in this comprehensive A-Z guide. Includes pictures and fun facts about their uses, folklore and threats.

How to identify nuts and seeds from British trees

'Can you spot the difference between a sweet chestnut and a horse chestnut? Or a sycamore seed and a field maple? Here is our expert guide on how to identify nuts and seeds from common British tree species.' BBC Countryfile, 11 September 2019.

What you need to know about birding with kids

Sections on getting started, basic supplies for the beginning birder, bird watching at home, tips on backyard birding with kids, birding in the field, apps, and more. Back Road Ramblers (US), 29 March 2017.

The Leave No Trace Seven Principles

‘Guidance to enjoy our natural world in a sustainable way that avoids human-created impacts… adapted so they can be applied in your backyard or your backcountry.’ Leave no Trace, c2012.

Creating Green Roofs for Invertebrates

A best practice guide. “This guidance is aimed at anyone who is considering installing or planning to install a biodiverse green roof. It specifically outlines how green roofs can support invertebrates, particularly those associated with wildlife-rich brownfield sites.” Includes a review of key research. Buglife, c2011 (pdf).

St Tiggywinkles Wildlife Advice Fact Sheets

Welfare advice and what to do if you find an injured animal, as well as info on IDs, habitats, handling, traits and young / breeding / life cycles, etc of native UK wildlife. Includes: amphibians, badgers, bats, deer, foxes, hedgehogs, moles, mice, owls, red kites, reptiles and wild rabbits & hares.