This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.

This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.

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

This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.

Despite its dazzling colouration, this fabulous nudibranch can be easily missed, due to its small size!

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

This small finch nests on moorlands and coastal crofts, spending the winter on the coast. The UK population has declined dramatically.

This small duck is an uncommon winter visitor to the UK, where they're usually found on lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.