Considered Britain's most threatened butterfly, the high brown fritillary can be only be found in a few areas of England and Wales.

The bee orchid is a sneaky mimic - the flower’s velvety lip looks like a female bee. Males fly in to try to mate with it and end up pollinating the flower. Sadly, the right bee species doesn’t…

A small fish found on rocky shores in the south and west of Britain.

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

Tawny owls are the familiar brown owls of Britain’s woodlands, parks and gardens. They are known for their ‘too-wit too-woo’ song that can be heard at night-time.

This distinctive black and red bug is an increasingly common sight across much of Britain.

The ivy bee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It feeds mainly on the nectar of ivy flowers and can be seen in autumn when this plant is in…

Egyptian geese were introduced to Britain from Africa. They are now widespread in southern England.

This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.

This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.

Also known as the two-coloured mason bee, this beautiful bee is famous for nesting in old snail shells.