The thick topshell is a common sight on rocky shores in Wales and South West England.

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

This unmistakable moth spends the winter as an adult, tucked away in a sheltered spot like a cave or outbuilding.

Red-necked grebes occasionally attempt to nest in the UK, but they're more often seen as winter visitors to sheltered coasts.

These globe-spanning seabirds can often be seen offshore in autumn, shearing low over the waves.

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

This distinctive lark is a passage migrant and winter visitor to the UK, most often found along the east coast of Britain.

This small finch nests on moorlands and coastal crofts, spending the winter on the coast. The UK population has declined dramatically.