This tiny gamebird is rarely seen, but its distinctive "wet my lips" call can be heard ringing out over areas of farmland on summer evenings.

This pretty, speckled moth is now a rare sight, found only in a few parts of southern England.

This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.

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

The UK's largest native grasshopper is also one of its rarest, found only on wetlands in a few parts of England.

One of the only venomous fish to be found in British waters, the lesser weever fish is certainly one to watch out for!

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.

Considered Britain's most threatened butterfly, the high brown fritillary can be only be found in a few areas of England and Wales.

The bright green ring-necked parakeet is an escapee and our only naturalised parrot; its success is likely due to warmer winters.