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

The striking red crown, golden back, and bright yellow wings of the goldfinch make it one of our prettiest garden birds. It happily visits birdtables and feeders across the UK.

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

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

The dazzling silver-studded blue is a rare butterfly of heathland habitats, mainly in southern England. It has undergone severe population declines in recent years.

Our most familiar fern, bracken can be found growing in dense stands on hillsides, moorland, heathland and in woodlands. It is very large and dies back in winter, turning the landscape orangey-…

The beautiful barn owl is, perhaps, our most-loved owl. With its distinctive heart-shaped face, pure white feathers and ghostly silent flight, it's easy to identify. Look out for it flying…

This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.