A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…

Look out for this large, leafy lichen on trees in ancient woodlands in the west of the UK.

This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.

Look for Water avens in damp habitats, such as riversides, wet woodlands and wet meadows. It has nodding, purple-and-orange flowers that hang on delicate, purple stems.