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

A very rare ant, once found on heathland across southern England but now restricted to Scotland and Devon. It constructs distinctive thatched nests in open areas at the edges of scrub, and forages…

It is so easy to miss this clever little moth. It is a master of disguise, blending in perfectly as it looks just like the twig of a birch tree! Flying only at night, the buff-tip moth can be seen…

One of our most common ladybirds, the black-on-red markings of the 7-spot ladybird are very familiar. Ladybirds are a gardeners best friend as they eat insects that love to nibble on garden plants…

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

This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.

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

The all-black carrion crow does not nest in colonies like the similar rook. It can be seen almost everywhere.

The parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…