Buzzard:
The Buzzard is one of the largest birds in the U.K also there are many different species of Buzzards but the well known one is the Common Buzzard.
Buzzard Fact File:
Latin Name: Buteo buteo.
Diet: Small Mammals,birds,earthworms and large insects when main prey is out of supply.
When to see them: All year round.
Where to find them: Mostly all across the U.K,greater numbers in Scotland,Wales,Lake District and the South West of England.
Habitats: Woodland,Moorlands and Villages.
Overview: Large with broad and rounded wings.
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| Hedgehog:
The Life span of a Hedgehog is about seven years and the Hedgehogs heart beat beats 190 beats every minute.Also there are 17 species of Hedgehogs.
Hedgehog Fact File:
Latin Name: Erinaceus.
Diet: Invertebrates,Insects,Lizards,Frogs,snakes,Mice,Small Birds and Eggs.
When to see them: All year around except in Hibernation.
Where to see them: All around the U.K.
Habitats: Woodlands and Gardens.
Overview: Prickly Hairs,curls up into ball when sleeping also used for self-defense.
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