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.

Dedicated to study, research and surveys, care and rehabilitation, sett surveillance and campaigning issues, in West Wales. Contains information about the species and the law, and membership details.

Description of the births, deaths, family life, and setts of badgers. Includes activities, educational material, and legal information.

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.

Dedicated to the welfare and conservation needs of owls and other birds of prey, whether their origin is wild or captive bred.

Detailed information about the species and habitats, monitoring, legislation and protection, training courses, news and events.

Information about animals and the natural world. Includes facts and images for hundreds of species, videos, and games.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aims to promote the study of fungi. Provides news items, details of meetings, educational resources and publications.

Easy to access photographs and descriptions of Britain's nature.

Describes native trees and woodlands. Includes a species guide, images and photomicrographs, bibliography, magazine list, and links to related sites and organisations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aims to promote garden planting that is useful to various species. Includes information about nurseries and other suppliers, societies and journals, and links to related sites.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Describes native trees and wild flowers and explains aspects of propagation, planting, and aftercare. Includes features, a newsletter, and news of events.

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.

Sighting, reports, and photographs of migrant butterflies and moths. Includes current year record and archive, descriptions of species, and migration search.

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.

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.

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.

Close up photographs of common insects, with a narrative, factual information, and a magnifying glass. Requires Flash player.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Biological recording of Carabidae (ground beetles) and Coccinellidae (ladybirds) in London and Essex

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.

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.

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.

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.

Provides a glimpse into what some of the UK sea shore inhabitants actually get up to, when undisturbed by humans.

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.

Describes the status and habitat of the second largest population in Wales. Contains news and events, a sighting recording form, and volunteer opportunities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Guide to the moths of Great Britain and Ireland, with photographs of live specimens, common and scientific names, and notes on biology.

Information about wildlife and the countryside. Contains articles, photographs, a newsletter, a list of rescue hospitals, and links to related web sites.

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.

UK wildlife, environment and conservation resources including an online newspaper, forum, directory and gallery.

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.

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.

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

Nature awareness and outdoor tracking school in Co. Armagh. Includes photographs and information about weekend and one-day programs.

Oxford University group develops practical solutions to conservation problems through research, implementation, education and local public involvement. Includes support and donation details.

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.

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

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.

Describes how to make any garden a haven for wildlife. Includes news and features, project tutorials and a message board.

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.

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.

Wildlife Discovery Park in Herne Bay, Kent. Contains details about animals and conservation, with news, images and admission information.