A fairly large, variable shieldbug found in grassy areas across England and Wales.

Like many of our farmland birds, the yellowhammer has declined in number in recent years. Spot this bright yellow bird singing from the top of a bush or fence, or in a mixed-species flock in…

The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.

Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.

This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.

The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.

Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!

A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.

Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.

The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits.

The mountain hare lives in the Scottish Highlands and the north of England. They are renowned for turning white in winter to match their upland surroundings.