Habitats of the world

Wildlife is shaped by where it lives. Pick a habitat to see what lives there, how the seasons change it and how to look after it, with species recorded by the Bosk community around the world.

Each guide explains why the habitat matters, which species to look for and when they are around, how the year unfolds from spring to winter, and simple ways to enjoy it without disturbing the wildlife that depends on it. They are written for anyone curious about nature, with no experience needed, and they apply wherever you live.

Bosk is a field notebook for the living world: identify what you find from a photo or sound, keep your own species list and see what lives near you.

• Woodland: Layers of life, from the canopy to the leaf litter.
• Wetland: Where land and water meet, and life crowds in.
• Grassland and Meadow: Flowers, insects and the birds that follow them.
• Urban Nature: Cities are habitats too.
• Rivers, Lakes and Canals: Running and open water, and the life along its edge.
• Coast and Shore: Tides, cliffs, dunes and seabirds.
• Hills and Mountains: Open ground, big weather and specialist life.

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