As its name suggests, the shaggy inkcap, or 'lawyer's wig', has a woolly, scaly surface to its bell-shaped toadstools. It is very common and can be seen at the road side, in…

The pretty small tortoiseshell is a familiar garden visitor that can be seen feeding on flowers all year-round during warm spells. Overwintering adults may find resting spots in sheds, garages or…

This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.

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

The UK hosts a small, but important, breeding population of ruff. The ruff is a large sandpiper that is so-called due to the large ruff of feathers around the males' neck. This is used in a…

The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.

This unmistakable moth spends the winter as an adult, tucked away in a sheltered spot like a cave or outbuilding.

You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.

This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.

The sanderling scampers about the waves looking for marine crustaceans, fish and even jellyfish to eat. It visits the UK in winter from its Arctic breeding grounds, but can also be seen as it…