The red admiral is an unmistakable garden visitor. This black-and-red beauty may be seen feeding on flowers on warm days all year-round. Adults are mostly migrants, but some do hibernate here.

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

This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).

The pretty small tortoiseshell is a familiar garden visitor that can be seen feeding on flowers all year-round during warm spells. Overwintering adults may find resting spots in sheds, garages or…