This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.

This charming little warbler is an increasingly common sight in autumn, when migrants pass through the UK.

A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.

The variable damselfly looks a lot like the azure damselfly, but is much less common throughout most of the UK.

Cotoneaster was introduced to the UK in 1879 from Eastern Asia as an ornamental plant. It is now an invasive non-native species which is taking over valuable habitats including limestone…

The most common wood ant is the southern wood Ant, or 'red wood ant', which is found in England and Wales. An aggressive predator, it plays a vital pest control role in our woodlands.…

The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…

The large white is a common garden visitor - look out for its brilliant white wings, tipped with black.

This glossy wading bird is a scarce visitor to the UK, though records have become more common in recent decades.