The kestrel is a familiar sight hovering over the side of the road, looking out for its favourite food: small mammals like field voles. It prefers open habitats like grassland, farmland and…

Ever wondered what that little black dot whirling in circles on the top of the water of a pond is? Those are whirligig beetles! Often seen shooting across the water surface on the hunt for its…

You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.

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

Despite its name, the great spider crab is actually smaller than the more common European spider crab.

Red-necked grebes occasionally attempt to nest in the UK, but they're more often seen as winter visitors to sheltered coasts.

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