This unique fungus is one of the most sought after spring fungi of them all.

This glossy wading bird is a scarce visitor to the UK, though records have become more common in recent decades.

This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.

This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.

This brightly-coloured beetle is often found feeding on flowers on warm days in late spring and summer.

A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the coot is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the water in spring. The coot can be distinguished from the similar…

A familiar black bird of our lakes, ponds and rivers, the moorhen is widespread; look out for its large and untidy-looking nest on the water in spring. It can be distinguished from the similar…

Traditionally a coastal species, Lesser sea-spurrey has spread inland, taking advantage of the winter-salting of our roads. Its pink-and-white flowers bloom in summer.