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

This beautiful beetle only arrived in the UK in 1960s but is now a common sight on garden herbs.

The thick topshell is a common sight on rocky shores in Wales and South West England.

The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.

This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.

Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.

This charming little warbler is an increasingly common sight in autumn, when migrants pass through the UK.

This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.

This pretty, speckled moth is now a rare sight, found only in a few parts of southern England.

The common mussel is a familiar sight on shores all around the UK and is a favourite food of people, seabirds and starfish alike.