A common dragonfly of ponds, lakes and canals near woodland, the Southern Hawker can be seen patrolling the water or 'hawking' through woodland rides. A fast-flying species, it will…

The most common wood ant is the southern wood Ant, or 'red wood ant', which is found in England and Wales. An aggressive predator, it plays a vital pest control role in our woodlands.…

This dazzling dragonfly, also known as the blue-eyed hawker, is a recent arrival to Britain.

This is probably the most widespread and commonest of the marsh orchids.

The common sandpiper breeds along rivers, and by lakes, reservoirs and lochs in upland Scotland, Northern England and Wales. It can be spotted as a passage migrant at many inland wetlands across…

This dainty seaduck is a winter visitor to our coasts, particularly in northern and eastern Scotland.