This wading bird is mainly a visitor on its spring and autumn migration, though a small number nest in Scotland.

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

Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the flat-backed millipede is a common minibeast. It is an important recycler of nutrients, feeding on decaying matter.

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

The brown, oval flower heads of ribwort plantain balance on top of thin, wiry stems; the resulting seed heads provide food for birds in winter. Look for this 'weed' in lawns, fields and…

The attractive roe deer is native to the UK and widespread across woodland, farmland, grassland and heathland habitats. Look for its distinctive pale rump and short antlers.