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Wildlife :: Outdoors

Nature Conservation - 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.
Meta Description: [ The leading independent web resource for countryside management, nature conservation, and biodiversity in the UK and beyond! ]

Wetlands Trust - 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.
Meta Description: [ The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) promotes the conservation of wetlands focusing on rare wetland birds. Dedicated visitor centres around Britain offer great days out and the chance to get really close to wetland birds. ]

al Wetlands Centre Wales - The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) promotes the conservation of wetlands and the visitor centre in Llanelli offers the chance to get close to wetland birds. Includes a reserve report, membership application form, events calendar, opening times, admission prices and directions.
Meta Description: [ The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) promotes the conservation of wetlands focusing on rare wetland birds. Dedicated visitor centres around Britain offer great days out and the chance to get really close to wetland birds. ]

Atlantic Whale Foundation - Information on projects that support the preservation of whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Includes details of volunteer opportunities, educational courses, research and scholarships, a photograph gallery, and links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ Atlantic Whale Foundation - Here you'll find everything on the world's whales, dolphins and porpoises and projects which support them all on one site ]

Badgerland - Description of the births, deaths, family life, and setts of badgers. Includes activities, educational material, and legal information.
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Badgers on the Web - From the National Federation of Badger Groups. Provides information for adults and children on the animals and their habitats, conservation, protection and welfare, plus a newsletter and news updates.
Meta Description: [ Badgers, badgers, badgers! The European badger (Meles meles), the American badger (Taxidea taxus), the hog badger (Arctonyx collaris), the ferret badgers (Melogale spp.), the honey badger or ratel (Mellivora capensis), and the stink badgers (Mydaus spp). They're all here at Badgers on the Web! ]

Barn Owl Centre of Gloucestershire - Dedicated to the welfare and conservation needs of owls and other birds of prey, whether their origin is wild or captive bred.
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Bat Conservation Trust - Detailed information about the species and habitats, monitoring, legislation and protection, training courses, news and events.
Meta Description: [ The Bat Conservation Trust: Homepage ]

Big Cat Monitors - 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.
Meta Description: [ Big cat monitors. The number one UK website dedicated to big cat sightings. ]

British Arachnological Society - Aims to educate the public and promote the study of the Arachnida, especially spiders, pseudoscorpions and harvestmen. Includes information about meetings and courses, a reprint library and a slides library, a spider check list, and recording schemes.

British Butterfly Conservation Society - Dedicated to saving wild butterflies, moths, and their habitats. Includes species information, articles and features, news and events, educational material, and links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ Butterfly Conservation is a British charity devoted to saving butterflies, moths and their habitats throughout the UK. ]

British Byrological Society - 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 - 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 Lichen Society - Aims to stimulate and advance interest in all branches of lichenology.Includes the official list of accepted names, information about identification, collecting, chemicals and a mapping scheme, details of meetings, workshops and courses, school projects, and links to related sites.

British Marine Life Study Society - 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.
Meta Description: [ Homepage of the British Marine Life Study Society, study of the marine wildlife of the North-east Atlantic. ]

British Mycological Society - Aims to promote the study of fungi. Provides news items, details of meetings, educational resources and publications.
Meta Description: [ The British Mycological Society: a learned society promoting fungal science. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in mycology (biology of fungi). ]

British Nature - Photos and brief facts on animals and plants found in this country.
Meta Description: [ Easy to access information and photos of British nature. ]

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 Wildlife Centre - 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 - 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.
Meta Description: [ The British Wildlife Helpline has advice and help on British wildlife problems, illnesses, feeding, caring and rearing British wild animals and British wild birds ]

Buglife: The Invertebrate Conservation Trust - 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.
Meta Description: [ Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust is a new charity set up to prevent the extinction of invertebrate species and to maintain sustainable populations of invertebrates, including insects, spiders and earthworms. ]

Butterfly Monitoring Scheme - Provides details on changes in abundance at selected monitored sites throughout the United Kingdom, and describes national fluctuations and trends. Includes data and results, and information about species and habitats, methodology, news, contacts, and links to related sites.

404 Cam Valley Wildlife Group - An independent volunteer-run wildlife organisation based around Midsomer Norton and Radstock. Includes species details, a calendar of events, local conservation projects, and links to related sites.
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Cornish Hedge Group - Co-ordinated by Cornwall County Council and the Cornwall Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG). Examines the importance to wildlife of ancient stone-faced hedges, and includes instruction for their protection and management, technical notes for operators and developers, legislation details, and links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ In Cornwall, a hedge is generally a built structure or bank with or without a stone facing. Frequently, these are topped with woody trees, plants and shrubs and, sometimes but not always, form hedgerows. They have defined our landscape for centuries and today provide a distinct local identity q... ]

Cwm Elan Estate and Trust - 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.
Meta Description: [ Elan Valley, the lakeland of Wales, is an internationally important wildlife site of over 70 square miles. ]

Discover the Bumble Bee - Provides a brief description of the nature and life cycle of the insect. Includes a fact file and information about what to do on finding a nest.

English Oak Trees - 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.
Meta Description: [ Information about English Oak trees, the beginning of the encyclopedia of life starting with the English Oak Tree, The Oaks life history, their conservation and woodland restoration ]

Fern World - Describes the activities of the British Pteridological Society and provides images and information about species and habitats. Includes details of projects and links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ Here you can find out about the BPS and its activities along with information about Ferns and other Pteridophytes ]

Find Wild Flowers - 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.
Meta Description: [ An WWW key to the plants of Great Britain. ]

First Nature - 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.
Meta Description: [ Illustrated guides to British and European birds; pictures of insects, fishes, mammals, reptiles, fungi, wildflowers, trees and fungi; DreamStreams fly fishing tuition; books and CD-ROMs ]

500 Forestry Commission: Wild Woods - 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.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the Forestry Commission wild woods ]

Friends of Wildlife - Charity seeking to bring issues about wildlife to the attention of the public. Includes details of legislation, educational material, talks for schools and clubs and a diary of recent events.

Glow Worm Survey - Describes the species and gives advice on when and where to look for them. Includes a survey, and lists of walks and reports.

Growing Native - Describes native trees and wild flowers and explains aspects of propagation, planting, and aftercare. Includes features, a newsletter, and news of events.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the fascinating world of native trees and wild flowers. Growingnative explains all aspects of propagation, planting and aftercare. ]

Harlequin Ladybird Survey - Seeking assistance in tracking the harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis in the UK.

Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust - 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.

Immigration of Lepidoptera into the United Kingdom - Sighting, reports, and photographs of migrant butterflies and moths. Includes current year record and archive, descriptions of species, and migration search.
Meta Description: [ UK Migrant Lepidoptera ]

Landlife - 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.
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Marine Life Information Network - 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.
Meta Description: [ Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN) ]

Montrose Basin - A guide to the local nature reserve, including information about the various zones and the species likely to be seen there, plus links, contact details, and volunteer opportunities.

My Tiny Garden - Close up photographs of common insects, with a narrative, factual information, and a magnifying glass. Requires Flash player.
Meta Description: [ mytinygarden.com v2.0, HTML/Macromedia Flash-delivered macro photography of insects. Lush ;) ]

Natural History Pictures - 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.
Meta Description: [ A Library of Wildlife Pictures-by John Robinson ]

Nature in Shetland - 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.

500 Organisation Cetacea (ORCA): Whales, Dolphins and other Marine Life for the Ocean Going Naturalist - 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.
Meta Description: [ Organisation Cetacea (ORCA) is a cetacean (whale and dolphin) conservation organisation. Feel free to browse the pages of our website and gallery. ]

Parish Wildlife - Wildlife and habitat information covering 18 local parishes in and around Launceston, North Cornwall.

Paul Mabbott's Insects Page - Biological recording of Carabidae (ground beetles) and Coccinellidae (ladybirds) in London and Essex
Meta Description: [ Biological recording of Carabidae (ground beetles) and Coccinellidae (ladybirds) in London and Essex ]

Plantlife - 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.
Meta Description: [ Plantlife International - the only charity in the world working solely for the conservation of wild plants and fungi, send flowers for easter ]

Reptiles and Amphibians of the UK (RAUK) - 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 - 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.

Sculthorpe Moor Community Nature Reserve - A Hawk and Owl Trust centre and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Fakenham, Norfolk. Contains a species list and photographs, information on events, current projects, volunteering and sponsorship, and links to related sites.

Sea Shore Antics - Provides a glimpse into what some of the UK sea shore inhabitants actually get up to, when undisturbed by humans.
Meta Description: [ Interest in seashore UK marine wildlife antics. Still and moving images for education and intrigue. On-line shop with educational multimedia CD ]

The Badger Consultancy - A consultancy offering ecological and environmental assessment, mitigation and sett construction. Includes a brief information essay, Badgers Next Door in PDF format, and links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ Ecologist specialising in badgers and other protected mammals carrying out surveys, environmental impact assessments, licensed work and artificial sett construction. ]

The Friends of the Anglesey Red Squirrels - Describes the status and habitat of the second largest population in Wales. Contains news and events, a sighting recording form, and volunteer opportunities.
Meta Description: [ Red squirrel conservation and ecology in Wales ]

The Hawk Conservancy Trust - 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.
Meta Description: [ The Hawk Conservancy Trust - a look at its history, work and some of the rare and endangered raptors being bred in captivity as an aid to global conservation ]

The Hedgehog Helpline - Advice about the European Hedgehog. Includes making gardens safe, nursing casualties and returning them to the wild; information booklet, newsletter, and suggestions for further reading; and contact details.

The Mammal Society - An organisation dedicated to the study and conservation of all British mammals. Contains educational resources, activities, surveys, news of forthcoming events, a shop, and contact details.

The Scottish Sealife Sanctuary - 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.
Meta Description: [ The Scottish Sealife Sanctuary, Oban, Scotland ]

The Shark Trust - 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.
Meta Description: [ Information on Sharks, great white sharks, how to adopt a shark, the various types of sharks ]

The UK Phenology Network - 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.
Meta Description: [ Help the Woodland Trust and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology monitor nature's calendar in relation to climate change. ]

The Wiltshire Badger Group - Providers of badger consultancy and advice for developers and individuals to ensure they meet their legal obligations by taking care of badgers and their environment.
Meta Description: [ Providers of badger consultancy and advice for developers and individuals to ensure they meet their legal obligations by taking care of badgers and their environment. ]

UK Habitats - An exploration of heathland habitat and why it is important. Contains details of management and survey methods.

UK Moths - Guide to the moths of Great Britain and Ireland, with photographs of live specimens, common and scientific names, and notes on biology.
Meta Description: [ Moths in the UK - An online pictorial database ]

UK Safari - Information about wildlife and the countryside. Contains articles, photographs, a newsletter, a list of rescue hospitals, and links to related web sites.
Meta Description: [ Articles, photos, a free newsletter, a free screensaver and the best places to visit for wildlife watching. Go there now. ]

What's This Caterpillar? - A resource for the identification of over 800 caterpillars found in the UK. Includes details of the structure of specific species, photographs, glossary, message forum, a list of recommended books, and links to other sites.

Wild About Britain - UK wildlife, environment and conservation resources including an online newspaper, forum, directory and gallery.

Wild Boar in Britain - 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.
Meta Description: [ Information on the wild boar free-living in Britian. Field signs, academic, sus scrofa, research papers, forum, species profile and locations ]

Wild Flower Page - 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 Guide UK - Photographs of grasshoppers, crickets, butterflies and moths, true bugs, and flies, displayed to enable comparison. Includes a description and identification markings for each species.
Meta Description: [ Quality pictures of British grasshoppers, crickets, micro-moths and bee flies ]

Wild-Live - Nature awareness and outdoor tracking school in Co. Armagh. Includes photographs and information about weekend and one-day programs.
Meta Description: [ We offer bushcraft, survival, outdoorskills and tracking courses in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland ]

WildCRU Wildlife Conservation Research Unit - Oxford University group develops practical solutions to conservation problems through research, implementation, education and local public involvement. Includes support and donation details.

Wildlife and the Law in Great Britain - Aims to provide in layman's language the main points of law with regard to protected species, wild animals, wild plants, international statutes, habitat protection, and introduced species.

Wildlife Facts - Factsheets covering various topics including wild flowers and wildlife protection, and species information about badgers, hedgehogs, whales and dolphins, marine life, and British reptiles.

Wildlife Forever - Guidance and photographs on creating and maintaining a welcoming habitat in a garden, based on the conversion of a three-acre paddock in Devon. Includes a project report and information about providing food, water and shelter, and keeping records.

Wildlife Gardening - Describes how to make any garden a haven for wildlife. Includes news and features, project tutorials and a message board.
Meta Description: [ Garden Centre, Nursery, Plant Centre ,Aquatics, Coffee Shop and all gardening sundries. ]

Wildlife Online 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.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Wildlife Online, Homepage ]

404 Wildscape Wildlife and Landscape Conservation - Offers a practical service in the management of animals and habitat, and landscape and garden design. Includes information about current and recent projects, client list, contact details, and a link to the Anglesey Otter Project.

Wildwood Trust - Wildlife Discovery Park in Herne Bay, Kent. Contains details about animals and conservation, with news, images and admission information.
Meta Description: [ Visit www.wildwoodtrust.org enjoy a great day out at Britain's best wildlife park! ]