Mammals:
* Red Squirrel: A common sight, these agile creatures are known for their bushy tails and love of nuts.
* Grey Squirrel: Introduced from North America, these squirrels are larger than their red counterparts and often outcompete them for resources.
* Roe Deer: These graceful deer are often spotted in the early morning and evening.
* Fallow Deer: Larger than roe deer, with distinctive brown and white coats, they are a beautiful sight in the woodlands.
* Badger: These nocturnal creatures live in complex underground burrows called setts, and are known for their distinctive black and white stripes.
* Fox: The cunning fox is a common sight in British woodlands.
* Hedgehog: These prickly creatures are nocturnal and feed on insects, worms, and slugs.
* Otter: While rare, otters are making a comeback in some British woodlands, inhabiting areas with rivers and streams.
* Dormouse: These tiny, nocturnal creatures are threatened by habitat loss.
* Wood Mouse: A small, brown mouse often found in woodlands.
* Weasel: These slender predators are known for their agility and fierce hunting skills.
* Stoat: A larger cousin of the weasel, with a distinctive black tip on its tail.
Birds:
* Blue Tit: A small, bright blue bird with a distinctive blue cap.
* Great Tit: Larger than the blue tit, with a yellow breast and black head.
* Robin: This iconic bird is a common sight in British woodlands.
* Woodpecker: Several species of woodpeckers, like the Great Spotted Woodpecker, can be seen drilling into trees for insects.
* Nuthatch: A small, acrobatic bird that often climbs down tree trunks headfirst.
* Jay: A brightly colored bird with a distinctive crest.
* Buzzard: A large bird of prey, often seen soaring overhead.
* Kestrel: A smaller bird of prey with a distinctive hovering flight pattern.
Reptiles and Amphibians:
* Common Lizard: These small reptiles are often seen basking in the sun on rocks and logs.
* Slow-worm: Despite its name, the slow-worm is a legless lizard.
* Common Frog: A familiar sight in ponds and streams.
* Common Toad: Larger than the common frog, with warty skin.
Insects:
* Butterflies: Many species of butterflies, such as the Peacock butterfly and the Small Tortoiseshell, can be seen flitting through the woodland.
* Beetles: A diverse range of beetles, including the stag beetle, inhabit British woodlands.
* Moths: Many species of moth, such as the Emperor moth and the Oak Eggar moth, are found in woodlands.
Remember: Wildlife in British woodlands is protected. Observe animals from a distance and respect their habitat.