One of the earliest moths to emerge each year, spending the winter as a pupa and flying from March to May.

An inconspicuous tree for much of the year, the field maple comes to life in autumn when its lobed leaves turn golden-yellow and its winged fruits disperse in the wind. Look for it in hedges and…

This funny-looking fish certainly won't be winning any beauty pageants, but it's a real contender for Father of the Year!

Our largest shieldbug, the red-and-green hawthorn shieldbug can be seen in gardens, parks and woodlands, feeding on hawthorn, rowan and whitebeam. The adults hibernate over winter.

An attractive, green-and-yellow bird, the siskin regularly visits birdtables and feeders in gardens. Look for the bright yellow barring on its black wings, and the black crown of the males.

This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.

A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.