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Cuckoo

Considered to be an early sign of spring, the song of the cuckoo sounds the same as its name: ‘cuck-oo’. It can be heard in woodlands and grasslands. Cuckoos famously lay their eggs in the nests…

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Kingfisher

Blink and you may miss the fantastic kingfisher! It's often seen as a flash of blue flying low over a river.

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Waxwing

The waxwing is a colourful winter visitor. It can often be spotted in large flocks in berry-laden bushes in towns, car parks and gardens.

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Cuckoo wrasse

One of the most colourful fish in UK seas, the cuckoo wrasse looks like it belongs in the tropics. Don't be fooled though, it's very much a native species.

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Cuckoo ray

It’s easy to identify this distinctive skate from the black and yellow marbled eye spots on each wing.

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Lesser spotted woodpecker

The lesser spotted woodpecker is the smallest of the UK's woodpeckers. Listen out for its drumming, which is quieter than that of the great spotted woodpecker, in woodland, parks , orchards…

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Green woodpecker

The laughing 'yaffle' call of the green woodpecker can be heard in our woodlands, parks and gardens. Look out for it hopping about your lawn, searching for ants to eat.

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Wildlife in Cornwall

Find out more about the wildlife that surrounds you and what you can do to help by visiting our species explorer.
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Garden Birds

Can you spot Britain's top ten garden birds in your garden? Find out how to identify common garden birds and how you can attract birds to your garden.