This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.

One of the earliest moths to emerge each year, spending the winter as a pupa and flying from March to May.

This wading bird is mainly a visitor on its spring and autumn migration, though a small number nest in Scotland.

The colourful and delightful chaffinch is a regular garden visitor across the UK. Look out for it hopping about on the ground under birdtables and hedges.

This glossy wading bird is a scarce visitor to the UK, though records have become more common in recent decades.

Blink and you may miss the fantastic kingfisher! It's often seen as a flash of blue flying low over a river.

Found almost everywhere, the large yellow underwing is a night-flying moth that is often attracted to lights. It is brown with orangey-yellow hindwings.

These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.