As its name suggests, the birch shieldbug can be found feeding on silver birch, and sometimes hazel, in mixed woodland. Adults hibernate over winter, emerging in spring to lay their eggs.

Considered to be an early sign of spring, the song of the cuckoo sounds the same as its name: ‘cuck-oo’. It can be heard in woodlands and grasslands. Cuckoos famously lay their eggs in the nests…

A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.

This striking day-flying moth is named after a 16th century witch.

This wading bird is a rare visitor from North America, usually spotted in autumn.

This day-flying moth is found on flowery meadows, often in the company of other moths and butterflies.

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