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 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 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 Mallard The much-loved mallard is our most familiar duck, found across town and country. If you're feeding the ducks please don't feed… 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 Great crested grebe The graceful great crested grebe is a familiar sight on our lakes and reservoirs, and is well-known for its elaborate courtship dance,… Species Canada goose The Canada goose is our most familiar goose, although it is not actually native to the UK. A common and bold bird, it can be found… Species Greylag goose The greylag goose can be easily spotted around parks, gravel pits and river valleys, but these populations tend to be semi-tame, having… Species Egyptian goose Egyptian geese were introduced to Britain from Africa. They are now widespread in southern England. Species Grey heron Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal. Species Mute swan One of our most iconic waterbirds, the mute swan is famed for its grace and beauty. It is also considered to be a romantic of the bird… 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… Species Honey bee Honeybees are famous for the honey they produce! These easily recognisable little bees are hard workers, living in large hives made of… 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 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 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 Mallard The much-loved mallard is our most familiar duck, found across town and country. If you're feeding the ducks please don't feed…
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 Great crested grebe The graceful great crested grebe is a familiar sight on our lakes and reservoirs, and is well-known for its elaborate courtship dance,…
Species Canada goose The Canada goose is our most familiar goose, although it is not actually native to the UK. A common and bold bird, it can be found…
Species Greylag goose The greylag goose can be easily spotted around parks, gravel pits and river valleys, but these populations tend to be semi-tame, having…
Species Egyptian goose Egyptian geese were introduced to Britain from Africa. They are now widespread in southern England.
Species Grey heron Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal.
Species Mute swan One of our most iconic waterbirds, the mute swan is famed for its grace and beauty. It is also considered to be a romantic of the bird…
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…
Species Honey bee Honeybees are famous for the honey they produce! These easily recognisable little bees are hard workers, living in large hives made of…
