Wildlife Facts
The incredible variety of urban wildlife never ceases to amaze people who think that wild plants and animals are only found in the countryside!
Nothing could be further from the truth - the biodiversity of urban areas often exceeds that of nearby countryside, because as well as native species there are many introduced species there as well.
This brief guide to the best of urban wildlife only scrapes the surface - if you really want to come face to face with your local wildlife visit a nature reserve near you or better still join the Wildlife Trust!
Badgers
Bats
Foxes
Frogs and Toads
Newts
Water Voles
Wildlife e-books
Mammal Atlas - a guide to the mammals of Birmingham and the Black Country.
Reptile and Amphibian Atlas - a guide to the reptiles and amphibians of Birmingham and the Black Country.
Bothe the Mammal Atlas and Amphiban and Reptile Atlas are available as bound paper books. Please send a cheque or postal order for £5.50 per copy to:
Publications, The Wildlife Trust, 28 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3AA