All About Britain

British Animals

• Red Deer

• Robin

• sheep

Birdwatching is a popular pastime in Britain. England is home to nearly 230 kinds of birds and a temporary home to

• Birdwatching is a popular pastime in Britain. England is home to nearly 230 kinds of birds and a temporary home to
• 200 migrating birds. A common bird in England is the red robin.

• Squirrel

• Badger

• Hedgehog

Transport in England

• Roads and motorways are Britain's primary domestic transport routes
• Travel by car, van or taxi is by far the most common means of transport

• Cars :
• Most people in Britain travel by car. About 75% of households have at least one car.

• Lorries: Most goods are transported by roads in lorries.

• Buses and Coaches: There are single decker and double decker buses. You can see them in towns and cities. People use coaches for travelling longer distances or for going on school outings.

• Double-decker bus

• Single decker bus

• Coach Long distance travel

Taxis:

• In London, the taxis are black but in the rest of the country they are different colours.
• Black Cabs are the only taxi you can hail from the street (though they now come in other colours as well). With the "for hire" sign lit, the driver is obliged to stop for you.

Trains:

• Britain's rail network covers 16,659 kilometres. The rail network can take you anywhere in the country from the major stations in London.

The Tube

• When in London, "the Tube" is a great means of getting around! "The Tube" is the name of London's underground system.