Ordinary moss is very common in gardens and woodlands. moss provides shelter for many minibeasts, so encourage it to grow in your garden by providing logs, stone piles and untidy areas.

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

This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.

The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…

If you were to pick up a rock in the garden, you’d hopefully find a few common woodlouse. These hardy minibeasts have in-built armour and like to hide in warm, moist places like compost heaps.

This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.