Spotter sheet: Paddington - Camley Street Natural Park

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…

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

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…

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

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 cormorant is an excellent fisher. It is most easily spotted when it is perched, stretching its wings out in the sun to dry after a…

A much-loved garden bird, the blackbird is famous for its harmonious song. In winter, our resident birds are joined by migrants from…

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

The house sparrow is a familiar, streaky brown bird of towns, parks and gardens. Males sport a grey cap and black bib, the size of which…

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

Ivy is one of our most familiar plants, seen climbing up trees, walls, and along the ground, almost anywhere. It is a great provider of…

The elegant little egret was once a rare visitor to our shores, but can now regularly be spotted around the coastline of England and…

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…

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…

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