How to spot ladybirds in winter
Tips for finding these brilliant beetles in Britain's coldest months.
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Tree sparrow
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar house…
Spring
There is fantastic wildlife to see during spring. Birdsong reaches a peak and many flowers appear, in turn attracting insect-life, including bees and butterflies. Animals that hibernated over winter begin to appear.
Common prawn
The common prawn is a familiar sight to anyone who has spent time exploring rockpools - particularly their characteristic quick dart into the darkness just as you spot them!
Cellar spider
You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.
Dryad's saddle
This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.
Rose chafer
The rose chafer can be spotted on garden flowers, as well as in grassland, woodland edges and scrub.
Clever Corvids!
The crow family is no bunch of feather-brained fools – they’re brilliantly brainy birds!
Identify moths
Identify moths. Have a look at our moth ID sheet to work out what kind of moth you have spotted.
Honeycomb worm
Ever spotted a honeycomb-like mound on the beach and wondered what it was? It's a reef built entirely by worms!
Black-tailed godwit
The black-tailed godwit is a rare breeding bird in the UK that has suffered from dramatic declines. It can most easily be spotted around the coast in winter and at inland wetlands when on…
Adder
Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.