Common toad Nick Upton/2020VISION Find out more about the remarkable wildlife featured in Wild London. Species Red fox Famed for their cunning and stealth, these orangey-red dogs with their bushy tails can be seen in towns and the countryside. They come… Species Beaver Beavers are the engineers of the animal world, creating wetlands where wildlife can thrive. After a 400-year absence, beavers are back… Species Harvest mouse The harvest mouse is tiny - an adult can weigh as little as a 2p piece! It prefers habitats with long grass, but you are most likely to… Species European hedgehog Considered a gardener’s best friend, hedgehogs will happily hoover up insects roaming in vegetable beds. Famously covered in spines,… Species Fallow deer Although introduced by humans, the fallow deer has been here so long that it is considered naturalised. Look out for groups of white-… Species Peregrine falcon Like many of our birds of prey, the peregrine falcon was so persecuted, numbers fell dramatically. Thankfully, this super-speedy flyer… Species Ring-necked parakeet The bright green ring-necked parakeet is an escapee and our only naturalised parrot; its success is likely due to warmer winters. Species Lesser black-backed gull The lesser-black backed gull can be spotted around the coast in summer, with the biggest colony on Walney Island, Cumbria. Look for it… Species Jay The jay is a colourful member of the crow family, with brilliant blue wing patches. It is famous for searching out acorns in autumnal… Species Coot A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the coot is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the… Species Common toad Despite its warts and ancient associations with witches, the common toad is a gardener's friend, sucking up slugs and snails. It is… Species Emperor dragonfly The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits. It flies between… Discover London's wildlife in a nature reserve near you Enter Postcode, Town or Place
Species Red fox Famed for their cunning and stealth, these orangey-red dogs with their bushy tails can be seen in towns and the countryside. They come…
Species Beaver Beavers are the engineers of the animal world, creating wetlands where wildlife can thrive. After a 400-year absence, beavers are back…
Species Harvest mouse The harvest mouse is tiny - an adult can weigh as little as a 2p piece! It prefers habitats with long grass, but you are most likely to…
Species European hedgehog Considered a gardener’s best friend, hedgehogs will happily hoover up insects roaming in vegetable beds. Famously covered in spines,…
Species Fallow deer Although introduced by humans, the fallow deer has been here so long that it is considered naturalised. Look out for groups of white-…
Species Peregrine falcon Like many of our birds of prey, the peregrine falcon was so persecuted, numbers fell dramatically. Thankfully, this super-speedy flyer…
Species Ring-necked parakeet The bright green ring-necked parakeet is an escapee and our only naturalised parrot; its success is likely due to warmer winters.
Species Lesser black-backed gull The lesser-black backed gull can be spotted around the coast in summer, with the biggest colony on Walney Island, Cumbria. Look for it…
Species Jay The jay is a colourful member of the crow family, with brilliant blue wing patches. It is famous for searching out acorns in autumnal…
Species Coot A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the coot is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the…
Species Common toad Despite its warts and ancient associations with witches, the common toad is a gardener's friend, sucking up slugs and snails. It is…
Species Emperor dragonfly The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits. It flies between…
