Wildlife resources can help you observe and identify species such as birds, butterflies, bees, damselflies and dragonflies. Explore wildlife identification sheets, nature book lists, and host plant and gardening resources to help you plan and grow a wildlife friendly garden. These wildlife and garden wildlife resources will help you support garden wildlife and create a thriving wildlife habitat. A sanctuary for nature – and for you.
1. Wildlife Resources
These wildlife and garden wildlife resources include identification guides, nature book lists and host plant information. Learn more about the wildlife that may appear in your garden from an ecological perspective. Learn more about the species that may appear in your garden and their habitats, behaviour, and ecological roles.
Species covered will include:
- Birds
- Caterpillars and butterflies
- Bees and other pollinators
- Spiders, flies and beetles
- Damselflies and dragonflies
- Mammals including badgers, foxes and hedgehogs
2. Wildlife Identification Guides
These wildlife identification guides and printable sheets can help you recognise common species and learn key features used to identify butterflies, birds, dragonflies, and other wildlife.
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Wildlife Book Lists
→ Bird Books
This selection of useful books and field guides supports the observation of birds from an ecological viewpoint. These books will provide an understanding of identification, behaviour, such as mating, nesting, territorial activity, foraging for food, and the type of habitat preferred by the species
→ View The Best Books about Robins: Behaviour, Natural History and Ecology.
→ Butterfly and Caterpillar Books
This selection of butterfly and caterpillar books and field guides help the reader to identify different species, learn about their habitat, preferred nectar plants, and their life cycles.
→ View Butterfly and Caterpillar Book List.
More wildlife book lists coming soon.
3. Host Plant Resources
Host plants are essential for supporting wildlife in your garden, particularly moths, caterpillars and butterflies. These resources will help you select plants that that provide food and habitat for different species in your garden.
Coming soon.