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If you happen to travel the coast of Great Britain as part of one of the many cruise deals travel agencies have available you will find diverse species of wildlife and awe-inspiring views that will leave no doubt in your mind why Britons love this island so much. Climactically, we experience different seasons but the weather is stable enough to help a number of mammalian, aviary, aquatic, and reptilian species develop and thrive here.

Even the animals of Great Britain have established a foothold that makes it very difficult to shake them off, though there are those we’d like to see gone. There is no place more evident of this than along the coastline where the diversity of wildlife is perhaps the greatest in all of the country. Wildlife refuges and national parks like Bempton Cliffs and Gibraltar Point offer views of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and various species of bugs and butterflies that you enjoy the sight of but would prefer to not have as daily companions.

The marshlands near your home may seem to be an inconvenient nesting spot for mosquitoes, but the wetland along the coast of Britain is home to colourful birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and game birds who’ve taken up residence on preserved lands where you can see them nesting and breeding. The only shooting allowed at some of these spots is that done with a camera, so bring plenty of film, or make sure you have space on your memory stick.

The green fields of Scotland, Ireland and England are home to Muntjac, Roe Deer, Brown Hare, Grey Seal, and Grey Squirrel. Furry and feathered creatures of all kinds roam through the fields and forests of the British Isles and offer themselves at times as targets for your camera lens. Their eco-system requires balance also, like the birds and bugs of the marshlands there are predators and prey among the mammals also. Enjoy and appreciate but use caution if you are wandering in the woods.

Each of the coasts of Great Britain has a wide variety of land, air, and sea bound creatures who help make this island what she is. The trees, the flowers, the marshes, the forests, and the fields are all filled with life both large and small. They depend upon each other and in many ways we depend upon them to keep the balance of nature. If you have a chance to tour the coastline of England take your time. There is much to see and do and many places to visit.

Sarah Van Rensburg is a travel lover and avid writer, focussing on a range of travel topics particularly Cruise holidays.