Top spots for summer wildlife

Beautiful butterflies and dazzling dragonflies can be seen in abundance across the East of England in the summer months. Why not see how many kinds you can spot?

The summer months bring an abundance of wildlife to our places in the Midlands, from birds and butterflies to glorious wildflowers. If you fancy getting out to enjoy the sunshine, why not take our handy wildlife spotter guides with you to see what you can find?

The varied landscapes in the North of England are full of wildlife all year round. The warmer days of summer are a great time to get out and about in search of animals and wildflowers, although we can't guarantee that it won't rain. Here are our tips on which species to look out for at this time of year and where you might find them.

Fluttering butterflies, playful seals and swooping swifts – there’s an abundance of wildlife to discover at our places during the summer months. Here are some of the top spots in Northern Ireland to go looking for beasts, bugs and birds.

Enjoy a walk on the wild side across the South East this summer and spot hares, birds, butterflies and sheep thriving at places we care for. You never know what you might come across.

The South West is home to all sorts of wildlife, and you're sure to spot some at the places we care for. From the weird to the wonderful there's plenty to be found during the summer months – keep a special eye out for colourful butterflies.

Coastline, countryside and high mountains – there’s no shortage of habitats in Wales which support a broad range of wildlife. The summer months are particularly good for getting out in search of the country’s flora and fauna – what will you find?