Often spotted in large flocks, the fieldfare is an attractive thrush. It is a winter visitor, enjoying the feast of seasonal berries the UK's hedgerows, woodlands and parks have to offer.

The greenshank breeds on the boggy moors and ancient peatlands of Scotland. But it can be spotted elsewhere in the UK as it passes through on migration - look around lakes, marshes and the coast…

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

Plaice is a common sight all around our coasts - if you can spot it! They are extremely well camouflaged against the seabed and can even change colour to better match their surroundings.

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

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

Favouring shady spots in woodlands and hedgerows, Garlic mustard can grow very tall. It has small, white flowers and, as its name suggests, smells faintly of garlic.

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

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

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