This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.

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

A much-loved garden bird, the blackbird is famous for its harmonious song. In winter, our resident birds are joined by migrants from Scandinavia and the Baltics.

A king among birds, the goldcrest displays a beautiful golden crown. Our smallest bird, it can be spotted in conifer woodlands and parks across the UK.

Sea lettuce is unmistakeable - most often a bright green and always translucent, it is found on all UK coasts.

The distinctive sight of a spoonbill is becoming increasingly common in the east and southwest of England, with colonies of breeding birds now established.