The waxwing is a colourful winter visitor. It can often be spotted in large flocks in berry-laden bushes in towns, car parks and gardens.

Ivy is one of our most familiar plants, seen climbing up trees, walls, and along the ground, almost anywhere. It is a great provider of food and shelter for all kinds of animals, from butterflies…

The tiny wren, with its typically cocked tail, is a welcome and common visitor to gardens across town and countryside. It builds its domed nests in sheltered bushes and rock crevices.

This bizarre bug can be found on plants in woodland rides and clearings.

This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.

This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.