The tiny firecrest vies with the goldcrest for the title of the UK's smallest bird. Once just a visitor, the firecrest can now be found breeding in woodlands in the south of England.

A plain-looking warbler, the garden warbler is a summer visitor to the UK. It is a shy bird and is most likely to be heard, rather than seen, in woodland and scrub habitats.

The brown, oval flower heads of ribwort plantain balance on top of thin, wiry stems; the resulting seed heads provide food for birds in winter. Look for this 'weed' in lawns, fields and…

The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.

This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.

This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.

This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.

Seeing a red kite soaring high in the sky is a true delight! Once a very rare bird, thanks to successful reintroduction projects these wonderful birds can now be seen in lots of places in the UK…