Spotter sheet: Hackney Wick - Walthamstow Wetlands

Famed for their cunning and stealth, these orangey-red dogs with their bushy tails can be seen in towns and the countryside. They come…

The Canada goose is our most familiar goose, although it is not actually native to the UK. A common and bold bird, it can be found…

Egyptian geese were introduced to Britain from Africa. They are now widespread in southern England.

The much-loved mallard is our most familiar duck, found across town and country. If you're feeding the ducks please don't feed…

The much-loved robin is a garden favourite and one of our most familiar birds, adorning Christmas cards every year. It is very…

The tiny wren, with its typically cocked tail, is a welcome and common visitor to gardens across town and countryside. It builds its…

A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the coot is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the…

A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the moorhen is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the…

The black-headed gull is actually a chocolate-brown headed gull! And for much of the year, it's head even turns white. Look out for…

The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be…

Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal.

The bright green ring-necked parakeet is an escapee and our only naturalised parrot; its success is likely due to warmer winters.

The 'drumming' of a great spotted woodpecker is a familiar sound of our woodlands, parks and gardens. It is a form of…

A medium-sized diving duck, the goldeneye can mainly be spotted in winter when birds fly in from Northern Europe. Conservation efforts…

One of our most iconic waterbirds, the mute swan is famed for its grace and beauty. It is also considered to be a romantic of the bird…

A breeding bird of fast-flowing, upland rivers, the grey wagtail can also be seen in lowland areas, farmyards and even towns in winter…

This comical little duck lives up to its name – look out for the black tuft of feathers on its head!

The gadwall is a dabbling duck, feeding at the surface of shallow water by 'upending' - putting its head down and its bottom…

The teal is a pretty, little dabbling duck, which can be easily spotted in winter on reservoirs, gravel pits, and flooded meadows.…

Living up to its name, the long-tailed tit can be easily recognised by its long tail. It is a small, pretty, pink, black and white bird…