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Bill Oddie Goes Wild
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At first sight, our towns and cities may not seem to be havens for wildlife - but take a closer look! Urban parks, little areas of waste ground, and especially gardens are little oases where creatures can find food, shelter and places to nest. Almost all cities have some interesting wildlife; some, like London, Liverpool and Newcastle, have specialities such as parakeets, black-necked grebes and red squirrels within their boundaries!
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start by looking out your back window: if there isn't much to see, then start to provide food, water and nestboxes for your garden birds |
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an early start is essential in many city parks, before the joggers, dog-walkers and commuters begin to disturb the wild creatures; check out lakes and ponds for waterbirds, and seek out undisturbed areas for wild flowers |
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dusk and night-time strolls may provide close-up views of foxes, or in some suburban areas, even badgers |
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many cities have country parks on their outskirts, or nature reserves at disused gravel pits etc on their edge; get to know one place well and make it your 'local patch' - you'll be amazed at what can turn up! |
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enjoy the common birds of towns and cities: house sparrows, starlings and song thrushes are all in decline and may not be around for ever |
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