This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.

This streaky brown bird is a winter visitor, occasionally found walking around the muddy margins of marshes.

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

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

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

This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.

This well-camouflaged woodpecker used to be a common breeding bird in Britain, but is now only likely to be seen passing through on migration.

The porbeagle shark is a member of the shark family Lamnidae, making it one of the closest living relatives of the great white shark.

Often found basking on tall grasses, or buzzing between stems, the small skipper is a small, orange butterfly. It prefers rough grassland, verges and woodland edges.