Selfheal is a low-growing, creeping plant that likes the short turf of grasslands, roadside verges or even lawns. Its clusters of violet flowers appear in summer.

Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.

This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.

As the name suggests, this shieldbug can often be found on juniper trees. Look out for its distinctive markings.

As its name suggests, the Melancholy thistle was once used to treat 'melancholia' (depression). Today, it can be found in upland hay meadows showing off its single, purple, thistle-like…

This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.

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