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Websites about animals (including mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects, mollusks, etc.) and plants (including vascular plants, nonvascular plants, fungi, lichens, etc.) living and growing wild in the United Kingdom, whether native or introduced.

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• Badgerland

  http://www.badgerland.co.uk/
  Description of the births, deaths, family life, and setts of badgers. Includes activities, educational material, and legal information.

• Barn Owl Centre of Gloucestershire

  http://www.barnowl.co.uk/
  Dedicated to the welfare and conservation needs of owls and other birds of prey, whether their origin is wild or captive bred.

• Bat Conservation Trust

  http://www.bats.org.uk/
  Detailed information about the species and habitats, monitoring, legislation and protection, training courses, news and events.

• Big Cat Monitors

  http://www.bigcatmonitors.co.uk/
  Organisation dedicated to proving the existence of wild big cats in the United Kingdom. Contains witness accounts of sightings, photographic evidence of paw prints, and background information and advice about the main species.

• Botanical Society of the British Isles

  http://www.bsbi.org.uk/
  Founded in 1836, it is the major source of information on the status and distribution of British and Irish flowering plants and ferns.

• British Bryological Society

  http://rbg-web2.rbge.org.uk/bbs/bbs.htm
  Aims to promote a wider interest in all aspects of byrology, the study of mosses and liverworts, by providing tuition and meetings, and supporting research and conservation. Includes species information and features, details of activities, and links to related sites.

• British Dragonfly Society

  http://www.british-dragonflies.org.uk/
  Promotes the study and conservation of dragonflies and damselflies and their natural habitats, especially in the United Kingdom. Includes images and an annotated checklist of British and Irish Odonata.

• British Marine Life Study Society

  http://www.glaucus.org.uk/
  A natural history organisation dedicated to the study of the marine fauna and flora of the shore and seas surrounding the British Isles. Includes articles, newsletter, news bulletin service, and links to related sites.

• British Mycological Society

  http://www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/
  Aims to promote the study of fungi. Provides news items, details of meetings, educational resources and publications.

• British Pteridological Society

  http://ebps.org.uk/
  Describes their activities and provides images and information about species and habitats. Includes details of projects and links to related sites.

• British Trees

  http://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/learn/british-trees/
  Describes native trees and woodlands. Includes a species guide, images and photomicrographs, bibliography, magazine list, and links to related sites and organisations.

• British Wild Flowers

  http://www.british-wild-flowers.co.uk/
  Offers a large selection of photographs to aid in identifiation of wild flowers, grasses, ferns, shrubs and trees.

• British Wildlife Centre

  http://www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk/
  A natural setting where the public can see animals, birds, and reptiles. Includes opening times and prices, list of facilities, interactive map, conservation information and educational resources, and links to related sites.

• British Wildlife Helpline

  http://britishwildlifehelpline.com/
  Information and advice about helping animals and birds in an emergency, and rearing orphaned creatures. Includes homoeopathic treatments for common ailments, a database of rescue centres, and a list of related books.

• Brockwatcher's Blog

  http://brockwatcher.wordpress.com/
  A blog about encounters with badgers and other wildlife, and thoughts about badger protection issues.

• Buglife: The Invertebrate Conservation Trust

  http://www.buglife.org.uk/
  A charity dedicated to maintaining sustainable populations of insects, spiders and earthworms. Includes information on species and current projects, vacancies, contact details, and links to related sites.

• Bumblebee Conservation Trust

  http://bumblebeeconservation.org/
  Founded in response to growing concerns about the 'plight of the bumblebee'. Information about the insect, their activities, research, publications and membership.

• Butterflies suffered in cold and wet 2012, says charity

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21934075
  The BBC reports on the effect of the weather on the UK’s lepidoptera.

• Cornwall Mammal Group

  http://www.cornwallmammalgroup.co.uk/
  Aims to protect the mammals of Cornwall by promoting conservation and recording. Includes information on events, mapping and recording and on becoming a member.

• Cwm Elan Estate and Trust

  http://www.elanvalley.org.uk/
  Elan Valley is an internationally important wildlife site of over 70 square miles, leased to a trust. Includes details of flora and fauna and full events calendar.

• Endangered Wildlife Trust

  http://www.pacuarereserve.org/
  British charity which owns 800 hectares of tropical rainforest in Costa Rica, the Pacuare Nature Reserve. Includes information on projects here and in Panama to conserve leatherback turtles, and information on volunteering.

• English Country Garden

  http://www.english-country-garden.com/
  A catalogue of birds, animals, flowers and trees found in an English Country Garden.

• English Oak Trees

  http://www.oldknobbley.com/
  Describes the natural history of the species and of various birds, insects and wild flowers that share its habitat. Includes information about conservation, woodland restoration, and growing trees from acorns.

• Find Wild Flowers

  http://www.botanicalkeys.co.uk/
  A database powered web application to help identify the native and naturalised flora of Great Britain. The system contains pictures and information on each species, details of how to record interesting plants, and links to regional botanical web sites.

• First Nature

  http://www.first-nature.com/
  Illustrated guide to the birds, land mammals, fishes, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fungi, trees, and wild flowers of Britain and Europe. Includes contact information and links to related sites.

• Forestry Commission: Wild Woods

  http://www.forestry.gov.uk/wildwoods
  An interactive map to help find interesting locations across Britain. Includes pictures and information about birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, and habitats, and a link to the current online edition of "Forest Life" in PDF format.

• Garden Moth Scheme

  http://gms.staffs-ecology.org.uk/
  A project for people to survey moths as indicators of the health of our cities and countryside; information about the scheme, regional contacts, and how to get involved.

• Glow Worm Survey

  http://www.glowworms.org.uk/
  Describes the species and gives advice on when and where to look for them. Includes a survey, and lists of walks and reports.

• Great British Wildlife

  http://www.gbwildlife.co.uk/
  Provides listings of nature reserves, local groups and events. Includes a wildlife forum, competitions, articles and details of the newsletter and campaigns.

• Growing Native

  http://www.growingnative.co.uk/
  Describes native trees and wild flowers and explains aspects of propagation, planting, and aftercare. Includes features, a newsletter, and news of events.

• Harlequin Ladybird Survey

  http://www.harlequin-survey.org/
  Seeking assistance in tracking the harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis in the UK.

• Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust

  http://www.whaledolphintrust.co.uk/
  Dedicated to study, research and education. Includes species information, news, marine life sightings, online sightings report, opportunities to volunteer, and an international list of links to related sites.

• Landlife

  http://www.wildflower.co.uk/
  Liverpool-based charity working nationally, mainly in urban and urban fringe areas, using wildflower mixes to develop and support creative conservation sites. Includes details of the National Wildflower Centre and other projects, training opportunities, links, and publications.

• LIPU-UK

  http://www.lipu-uk.org/
  British branch of LIPU, the BirdLife Partner in Italy.

• Mapping a future for ancient trees

  http://www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk/
  Co-operative attempt to record and survey Britain's old trees, including the fattest, oldest, and most rotten. Interactive map, search by species, Elm Map Project.

• Marine Life Information Network

  http://www.marlin.ac.uk/
  Information about the biology and sensitivity of marine habitats, communities and species around Britain and Ireland. Includes data access, educational resources, species recording schemes, newsletters, reports, and frequently asked questions.

• Martin's Moths

  http://martinsmoths.blogspot.com/
  Martin Wainwright's photos and commentary about the moths caught in his light trap in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

• My Tiny Garden

  http://www.mytinygarden.com/
  Close up photographs of common insects, with a narrative, factual information, and a magnifying glass. Requires Flash player.

• National Federation of Badger Groups

  http://www.badger.org.uk/
  The NFBG promotes the conservation, welfare and protection of badgers, their setts and habitats. It represents and supports 80 local voluntary badger groups throughout Britain, provides expert advice on all badger issues and works closely with the police, and other organisations.

• Natural History Pictures

  http://www.natural-history-pictures.co.uk/
  A picture library of 20,000 images, covering natural history and the environment in Great Britain and Western Europe. Includes a list of lectures topics available, a diary, and links to related web sites.

• Nature around Me

  http://naturearoundme.com/
  Provides information on UK wildlife, organisations and volunteers looking after it and an online nature store.

• Nature in Shetland

  http://www.nature-shetland.co.uk/
  News of the latest sightings and information about marine life, birds, insects and amphibians. Includes articles, photographs, details of educational courses, events and publications, and links to related sites and organisations.

• Nature's Calendar

  http://www.naturescalendar.org.uk/
  Coordinates volunteers to study phenology, including monitoring impacts of climate change on wildlife. Phenology is the recording and study of periodic natural events such as the arrival of summer migrants. From the Woodland Trust and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.

• Naturenet: UK Countryside & Nature Conservation

  http://www.naturenet.net/
  Aims to provide a resource for practical nature conservation and management. Includes articles about law, education, careers and training, agencies and organisations, and links to environmental discussion groups.

• ORCA

  http://www.orcaweb.org.uk/
  Dedicated to the protection of cetaceans, through research, partnership and education. Includes news, a guide to species identification, photographs, a sightings list, and links to related sites.

• Paul Nielsen's British Flora Gallery

  http://www.pnielsen.f2s.com/
  Gallery and information on British Flora for the resident and tourist.

• Pennine Edge Barn Owl Group

  http://www.pebog.org.uk/
  Aiming to increase the numbers of Barn Owls in the Tameside, Oldham and Rochdale areas by building boxes and creating a "corridor" for them to nest in.

• Plantlife

  http://www.plantlife.org.uk/
  A charity which carries out plant species and habitat conservation, owns and manages nature reserves, campaigns, and raises awareness through education. Includes detailed species information, surveys and sections on nature reserves, important plant areas, and opportunities to volunteer.

• Protected Species Ecology

  http://www.pro-spp-eco.co.uk/
  Independent ecological consultancy based in mid-Wales offering ecological and environmental assessment. Includes badger, bat, dormouse, reptiles and amphibians.

• Reptiles and Amphibians of the UK (RAUK)

  http://www.herpetofauna.co.uk/
  Information and discussion about the identification of snakes, lizards, newts, frogs, toads, tadpoles, and spawn. Includes links to related sites and organisations, advice on herpetofauna, and a forum.

• Rutland Water Nature Reserve

  http://www.rutlandwater.org.uk/
  A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), winter wildfowl sanctuary, and home to the Osprey Translocation Project. Includes species and habitat information, details of educational programmes, special projects, events and activities, plus opportunities to volunteer.

• Sea Shore Antics

  http://www.seashoreantics.com/
  Provides a glimpse into what some of the UK sea shore inhabitants actually get up to, when undisturbed by humans.

• The Hawk Conservancy Trust

  http://www.hawk-conservancy.org/
  A country park in Andover, Hampshire, where birds of prey perform flying demonstrations. Includes information on species, activities, conservation, education, research, membership, sponsorship, and opening times and prices.

• The Reservoirs Nature Society (TeRNS)

  http://sites.google.com/site/stokenewingtonreservoirs/
  News and information about Stoke Newington's nature reserves and conservation areas. Statistics and records of birds, butterflies, flora and other wildlife, with details of local walks and talks.

• The Scottish Sealife Sanctuary

  http://www.sealsanctuary.co.uk/oban1.html
  A centre on the shores of Loch Creran, near Oban, providing an aquarium and a rescue and rehabilitation facility for common and grey seal pups. Includes contact details, and information about seals and otters.

• The Shark Trust

  http://www.sharktrust.org/
  Promotes the study, management and conservation of sharks, skates and rays in the UK and elsewhere. Includes news, photographs, a video, a forum, links to related sites, and the opportunity to adopt a shark.

• The Tree Council

  http://www.treecouncil.org.uk/
  Promotes the planting and conservation of trees and woods. Includes information on the tree warden scheme.

• The Tree Register

  http://www.treeregister.org/
  Registered charity with database of over 125,000 big, ancient, historical and tall trees in the UK. Some website facilities available to members only.

• The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

  http://www.wwt.org.uk/
  Engendering care and concern for wetlands by focusing on rare wetland birds and bringing people into close contact with ducks, geese, and swans at centres throughout the UK. Includes research information, news and events, and learning resource materials.

• UK Moths

  http://ukmoths.org.uk/
  Guide to the moths of Great Britain and Ireland, with photographs of live specimens, common and scientific names, and notes on biology.

• UK Safari

  http://www.uksafari.com/
  Information about wildlife and the countryside. Contains articles, photographs, a newsletter, a list of rescue hospitals, and links to related web sites.

• University of Manchester: British Flowering Plants

  http://emu.man.ac.uk/mmcustom/BotQuery.php
  Searchable, illustrated collection.

• Wapley Bushes Local Nature Reserve

  http://www.wapley.blogspot.com/
  A nature reserve in south Gloucestershire run by the Wapley Bushes Conservation Group, a small group of volunteers. Includes a blog covering activities and what can be seen at the reserve.

• Wild Boar in Britain

  http://www.britishwildboar.org.uk/
  Information on free living wild boar. Includes field signs, academic and research papers, a forum, locations of breeding populations, and a study of the historical importance of the species.

• Wild Flower Page

  http://www.habitat.org.uk/wildflwr.htm
  Describes the first steps in finding and studying wild flowers. Includes a flower-of-the-month feature and information about conservation, wildlife news items, and links to related sites.

• Wild Flower Society

  http://www.thewildflowersociety.com/
  Society for amateur botanists and wild flower lovers, promoting field botany and conservation of British flora. Information about membership, branches, activities, events and species reports.

• Wild Guide UK

  http://www.wildguideuk.com/
  Photographs of grasshoppers, crickets, butterflies and moths, true bugs, and flies, displayed to enable comparison. Includes a description and identification markings for each species.

• Wild-Live

  http://www.wild-live.org/
  Nature awareness and outdoor tracking school in Co. Armagh. Includes photographs and information about weekend and one-day programs.

• WildCRU Wildlife Conservation Research Unit

  http://www.wildcru.org/
  Oxford University group develops practical solutions to conservation problems through research, implementation, education and local public involvement. Includes support and donation details.

• Wildlife Britain

  http://www.wildlifebritain.com/
  Information about different species of wildlife that inhabit Britain. Includes details about environmental issues, wildlife news and information on UK wildlife focused holidays.

• Wildlife Gardening

  http://www.wildlifegardening.co.uk/
  Describes how to make any garden a haven for wildlife. Includes news and features, project tutorials and a message board.

• Wildlife Online UK

  http://www.wildlifeonline.me.uk/
  Aims to provide a useful and educational resource, drawing information from textbooks and scientific papers. Contains details of the natural history of several British species, with images, and links to related sites.

• Wildlife UK Forums

  http://www.wildlifeuk.net/
  A group of forums for people interested in the flora and fauna of the United Kingdom.

• With Nature UK

  http://www.withnature.co.uk/
  A guide to the scenery and natural history of Britain. Includes daily news headlines and outdoors lifestyle information.

• Woodland Friends

  http://www.woodlandfriends.co.uk/
  Organisation promoting the re-creation of native British woodland through tree planting schemes on redundant farmland. Includes information on sponsoring a sapling and corporate sponsorship schemes.

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