This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.

Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.

The distinctive rounded wings of the lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock. In spring, these flocks disperse and some birds breed in the UK.…

Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…

Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.

This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.

The brown hairstreak is an elusive butterfly that spends much of its time in the treetops feeding on aphid honeydew.

A delicate wader, Red-necked phalaropes are as comfortable swimming as they are on land. Unusually for birds, the females are more brightly coloured than the males.

Often a lone figure on a windswept mountainside or heath, the Rowan tree can stand for up to 200 years. It is well known for its masses of red berries that attract all kinds of birds, including…