An unmistakeable insect of heaths, sand dunes and grasslands, the Emperor moth is fluffy, grey-brown, with big peacock-like eyespots on all four wings. Males can be seen during the day, but…

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

This elegant wader is silvery grey in winter but turns black in summer!

Once widespread, this attractive plant has declined as a result of modern agricultural practices and is now only found in four sites in South East England.

The gatekeeper is on the wing in summer on grasslands, in woodlands and along hedgerows. Look out for the large, distinctive eyespot with two 'pupils' on each forewing.

One of our most common butterflies, the meadow brown can be spotted on grasslands, and in gardens and parks, often in large numbers. There are four subspecies of meadow brown.