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Great tit

A familiar garden bird, the great tit can be seen around bird tables and feeders, as well as in woodlands and parks. Listen out for its shrill song that sounds just like a bicycle pump being used…

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Common pipistrelle

The common pipistrelle is so small, it can fit into a matchbox! Despite its size, it can easily eat 3,000 insects a night: look for it flitting around the garden or a lit lamp post as it chases…

Habitat

Hedgerow

Hedgerows are one of our most easily encountered wildlife habitats, found lining roads, railways and footpaths, bordering fields and gardens and on the coast.

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About Us

Find out more about Coronation Gardens for Food and Nature, and the partners involved: The Wildlife Trusts, The Women's Institute, Incredible Edible and Garden Organic.
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Greenfinch

An attractive, olive-green bird, the greenfinch regularly visits birdtables and feeders in gardens. Look for a bright flash of yellow on its wings as it flies.

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Broad centurion

The Broad centurion, or 'Green soldier fly', is one of our most common soldier flies, and is often found in gardens. It has hairy eyes and a metallic blue or bronze body. It is an…

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Birds

Discover some of the birds that you're most likely to spot in a garden or allotment.
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Leafy Greens

Tender baby leaves or broad stemmed edible shoots, including: pea shoots, lettuce, spinach, kale, watercress and Swiss chard.
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Zebra spider

As its name suggests, the zebra spider has the familiar black-and-white stripes of a zebra, making it very distinctive. It can be found stalking its prey on rocks, trees and walls, particularly in…