A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.

This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.

Who doesn’t love spotting rabbits hopping through long grass during a walk in the countryside? They are a common sight but it is always a treat to see their curious faces popping up, ears stood…

A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.

The variable damselfly looks a lot like the azure damselfly, but is much less common throughout most of the UK.

The nuthatch is a tit-sized, grey and rust-coloured bird that can be easily spotted climbing headfirst down tree trunks in woodlands and parks.

The large white is a common garden visitor - look out for its brilliant white wings, tipped with black.

The large, dark grey water shrew lives mostly in wetland habitats. It's a good swimmer that hunts for aquatic insects and burrows into the banks.

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