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Four bat species you are likely to see in London
Bats are nocturnal mammals, seen dimly at dusk and very occasionally during the day. They are most active in the summer months when they can sometimes be spotted swooping around as they catch their insect prey in flight.
Use our guides below to find out how to identify some of the bat species you might find around London!
Use our guides below to find out how to identify some of the bat species you might find around London!
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The massive conurbation that London is today often belies the rural nature of her not-too distant past.
The massive conurbation that London is today often belies the rural nature of her not-too distant past.
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
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Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…
Water shrew
The large, dark grey water shrew lives mostly in wetland habitats. It's a good swimmer that hunts for aquatic insects and burrows into the banks.
Water figwort
Water figwort is a tall plant of riverbanks, pond margins, damp meadows and wet woodlands. Its maroon flowers are pollinated by the Common wasp.