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Do you know that pigeons feed their chicks with a special 'milk'? That foxes are born with blue eyes? Or that some exotic animals have gone wild in UK cities and towns?

From city bumblebees to street-savvy sparrowhawks, discover over 120 animals, plants and other kinds of wildlife that thrive in the hustle and bustle of urban life. You will learn which animals have adapted to tough city life, what plants can grow in even the tiniest of pavement cracks and how you can make your garden or balcony into a wildlife hotspot! Whether you're off for a stroll in a city park or on a trip into town, don't ever leave your RSPB Nature Guide: Urban Wildlife at home!

Includes nature spotter tips; activities and crafts to try, and a wildlife checklist so you can tick off everything you spot! With fascinating facts written by Catherine Brereton and stylish illustrations by Kate McLelland throughout, this is the perfect guide for urban wildlife-watchers, young and old.

RSPB Nature Guide: Urban Wildlife is published in collaboration with the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe. For more incredible guides to British wildlife, check out RSPB Nature Guide: Birds, RSPB Nature Guide: Wildlife, RSPB Nature Guide: Minibeasts and RSPB Nature Guide: Seashore.

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Published 12 Mar 2026
Format Ebook (Epub & Mobi)
Edition 1st
Pages 128
ISBN 9781526692269
Imprint Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Catherine Brereton

Catherine Brereton has written and edited over 100…

Illustrator

Kate McLelland

Kate McLelland grew up in the North East of Englan…

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