Discover the common lizard, the UK’s most widespread reptile, and learn how it survives through sun, shelter, and quiet, untidy landscapes.
Category Archives: The Quiet Lives of Garden Wildlife
A Deep Look at Britain’s Magpie
An in-depth, thoughtful guide to magpies in the UK—exploring their intelligence, behaviour, folklore, and role in British gardens and ecosystems.
The Yellow-Necked Mouse
Discover the yellow-necked mouse, an agile woodland mammal that climbs trees, spreads seeds, and plays a vital role in mature, connected landscapes.
The Brown Rat
Explore the brown rat in depth — its intelligence, behaviour, and survival strategies — and discover what its presence reveals about human environments.
The Quiet Lives of Garden Wildlife
Explore the quiet lives of wildlife found in British gardens, from small mammals to birds and amphibians, and how our gardens form shared landscapes.
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