The rare Slavonian grebe is an attractive diving bird with distinctive, golden ear tufts that give rise to its American name - 'horned grebe'.

This funny-looking fish certainly won't be winning any beauty pageants, but it's a real contender for Father of the Year!

One of the earliest moths to emerge each year, spending the winter as a pupa and flying from March to May.

This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.

The parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…

This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.

When spotting the pintail in winter, look out for the fabulous, long tail feathers that characterise it. This dabbling duck feeds at the water's surface, rather than diving for food.