Cattle egret
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.
The variable damselfly looks a lot like the azure damselfly, but is much less common throughout most of the UK.
Palm Oil is a cheap, efficient form of vegetable oil, but a lot of species-rich tropical habitat is being destroyed to make way for it.
The large white is a common garden visitor - look out for its brilliant white wings, tipped with black.
The large eyed ladybird is unmistakeable: it is our only ladybird with yellow rings around its black spots. Ladybirds are beneficial insects, managing garden pests - encourage them by putting up a…
A handsome gamebird, the pheasant is an introduced species that has settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its farmland and woodland habitats, although you'll probably hear…
This glossy wading bird is a scarce visitor to the UK, though records have become more common in recent decades.
The Common mussel is a familiar sight on shores all around the UK and is a favourite food of people, seabirds and starfish alike.
The ragworm is highly common on our shores, though rarely seen except by the fishermen that dig them up for bait.
Badgers are the UK’s largest land predator and are one of the most well-known British species. They are famed for their black and white stripes and sturdy body, using their strong front paws to…
This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.