Wild Isles
Celebrating the wildlife of Britain and Ireland
We are fortunate enough to have some of the most diverse and beautiful landscapes on Earth, right here in Britain and Ireland.
A fantastic series, BBC Wild Isles, has brought some of our most precious wildlife and habitats to our living rooms. Co-produced by RSPB, WWF-UK and the Open University, the series features several stunning locations cared for by The Wildlife Trusts.
If you have felt inspired by Wild Isles to get out and explore nature right on your doorstep - or to find out more about some of the creatures and places featured - we've pulled together a handy guide here to help!
Where to see...
Blown away by some of the amazing wildlife you've seen on Wild Isles and want to get out into the wilds to discover it for yourself? These handy guides provide some of our top locations to spot wildlife featured in the series.
Species spotlight
Crazy about cuttlefish, or swooning over sharks? You can find out more about the species on the show right here.
Habitats spotlight
Facinated by some of the stunning habitats you've seen on Wild Isles and want to get out to experience them for yourself? These handy guides provide more information about the habitats featured in the series.
Get out and explore!
We're delighted that some of our amazing nature reserves were used in the filming of Wild Isles. If after watching, you're itching to get out and explore, then why not plan a trip to some of the locations featured?
The Wildlife Trusts' care for over 2,300 nature reserves, so if the selection below feel out of reach, then use our search function to find one near you!
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Prior's Wood
Cared for by Avon Wildlife Trust, Prior's Wood is beautiful wildlife-rich ancient woodland, with a fantastic spring bluebell display!
Atlantic puffin by Chris Gomersall/2020VISION
Skomer Island
Cared for by the Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales, Skomer Island is the most important seabird site in southern Britain and home to a healthy population of puffins.
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Lower Woods
Cared for by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, Lower Woods is the largest ancient woodland in south-west England, perfect to visit at any time of the year!
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Clattinger Farm
Cared for by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, Clattinger Farm is an absolutely spectacular grassland, with a fabulous show of wildflowers, providing food for pollinating insects.
Lackford Lakes
Cared for by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Lackford Lakes is a wildlife oasis with a landscape of lakes, reeds, meadow and woodland. There is wildlife in close-up all year round with iridescent kingfisher, dazzling dragonflies and colourful ducks.
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Daneway Banks
Cared for by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, Daneway Banks is a fantastic example of limestone grassland, Its slopes are rich with wildflowers and home to a variety of butterflies, and is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world to see the large blue butterfly.
Find our more about our wild isles
Wild Isles: Skomer’s Shearwaters
Here, Grace Hunt, Digital Fundraising and Communications Officer for The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales tells us about Skomer…
Wild Isles: Wiltshire’s wild waters
Tonight BBC Wild Isles raced around Britain and Ireland’s freshwater habitats and showcased some of the fantastic species that depend on…
Wild Isles: Gloucestershire’s wild meadows
Here, Emily Bowen, communications officer at Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, gives us an insight into a couple of very special spots…
Looking for ways to help?
Inspired by Wild Isles and keen to do your bit to help wildlife where you live? There are loads of actions you can take to attract wildlife to your garden or local greenspaces. We've shared a few ideas below, but for more visit our 'Help wildlife at home' pages.
