An uncommon tree of wet woodlands, riverbanks and heathlands, Alder buckthorn displays pale green flowers in spring, and red berries that turn purple in autumn.

The Purple hairstreak is an elusive butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. It is entirely reliant on oak trees and can be spotted chasing around the treetops in woodlands and parks.

This large anemone is found on rocky shores around the UK and is so called because its green spots and red body means it looks like a strawberry!

Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.

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

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