Scientific name: Sterna paradisaea

Britain: April-October.

Status: Summer Visitor-Breeding.

Description Male: Length around 34cm. Wingspan around 70cm. The male arctic tern has white lower parts, light g...

I remember the very first time I saw an elephant hawk moth larva. It was in a woodland clearing under some Rosebay willowherb and I was totally amazed by it. I had never seen anything like it before a...

Garden Watch is a personal project of mine. Although I love to travel abroad in search of amazing birds and wildlife, sometimes there’s just no place like home.I have a couple of cameras set up which ...

Walking alongside the river we kept our eyes peeled for any wildlife we could spot. After ten minutes of searching we had only seen two joggers pass us by!! “Where were all the birds?” Then as we hea...

The Common Frog is a very familiar site throughout Britain. They are often found, in or near bodies of water that are suitable for breeding. They start becoming active from January onwards, the males ...

Love ‘em or hate ‘em these animals are very common all over the UK. They were first introduced from North America during the late 19th century. These crazy characters spend most of their time in the ...

Great tits are widely spread across the UK. They can be found in a variety of habitats such as woodland, parklands, gardens and hedgerows, where you may often hear their calls. For many gardens, they ...

Our SPC Select No Grow & No Mess Mix is one of our most popular wild bird seed mixes. It appeals to a wide variety of birds and is great for encouraging them into visiting your garden. Half the mix is...

Robins are widespread across the UK and are one of the easiest birds to identify. They can be found year-round in various habitats, such as woodlands, parkland, gardens and urban areas. They prefer pl...

The chaffinch is found year round in the UK. They are quite a social little bird. In areas of regular human activity, they can become very friendly. They have a preference for areas that provide some ...