The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…

If you spot a crawling shell next time you're at the seaside, take a closer look… it might be a hermit crab!

This large, fluffy-legged moth is often attracted to lights in May and June.

Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.

This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.

This small moth is often disturbed from bushes, but also flies on sunny days.

This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.

The black poplar is a large tree of floodplains, flooded gravel pits and ditches, particularly in England. Despite being an important part of our culture for centuries, it has declined massively…

This brightly-coloured beetle is often found feeding on flowers on warm days in late spring and summer.

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