In Springwatch Close Encounters we gave you advice on how to get closer to wildlife. It also helps if you can indentify some of the calls of our wildlife. Try learning the audio clips below...
You can download them by right-clicking on these links and choosing 'Save target as' - tawny owl, blackbird, cuckoo, female fallow deer, male fallow deer, wren - or listen to them by using the players below.
Having a close encounter with a wild animal can be incredibly rewarding. Often these encounters happen by accident, but you can increase your chances of getting up close and personal with the wildlife around the UK with a little patience and some basic skills.
Of course, on the whole wild animals have finely tuned senses that are adapted to ensure you won't see them. But the more time you spend outdoors in search of a close encounter with wild animals, the sooner you develop the skills to increase your chances of getting close.
Do you have your own top tips on having close encounters with British wildlife? If you do, it would be great to hear from you - you can share your knowledge and ideas right here.
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