The pied wagtail is a familiar bird across town and countryside. Its black-and-white markings and long, wagging tail make it easy to identify as it hops across the road or lawn.

With tiger-like stripes, red fins and a humped back, the perch is a striking fish. It can be seen in lowland waterbodies and waterways across the UK, often in shoals.

This flightless relative of the scorpionfly roams across clumps of moss in winter.

This unassuming orchid is easily overlooked. It is found patchily across the UK, but has been declining for decades.

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