Spooky spiders 

Head out into the garden first thing in the morning and witness these eight-legged creatures weave glistening dew-dropping webs.

Fabulous fungi 

Look out for mushrooms and toadstools in enchanted forests. If you’re very quiet you might see fairies resting there. Look, don’t touch! Use our fungi-finder bingo sheet to help you spot an amazing array of fungi.

Bursting berries 

Admire the colours of berries against autumnal leaves on tremendous trees. If you’re confident forage blackberries and sloes for free and make potions in nature’s kookiest kitchen.

Creeping critters

After jumping in and out of squelching puddles, look at the crunchy leaves on the woodland floor. All kinds of creepy crawlies will be setting up an autumn home down on the ground. Learn which critter is which with out guide to ground minibeasts.

Shore-borne shells

Following an autumnal storm take a trip to the coast. Look for the shells that marine wild things call home, left behind after high tides. You might even find a crab sheltering under rocks. Learn your whelks from your mussels with this seashell survey guide.

Not sure where your local #wildthings are? Search for your local nature reserve here

Share photos with us of the #wildthings you find, and your own little #wildthings using the hashtag on social media. Tag @RSPBintheEast so we can see the #wildthings 

Parents
  • Autumn is a time of transition. The air is cooler, the days are shorter, and life slows down. Seasonal change, on the other hand, is a magical event in the natural world. As we move into winter, there is so much to see and learn.

    Autumn brings a plethora of wildlife encounters and natural delights. It is a moment for you to enjoy yourself, see more info and this link.

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  • Autumn is a time of transition. The air is cooler, the days are shorter, and life slows down. Seasonal change, on the other hand, is a magical event in the natural world. As we move into winter, there is so much to see and learn.

    Autumn brings a plethora of wildlife encounters and natural delights. It is a moment for you to enjoy yourself, see more info and this link.

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