Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.

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.

Horsehair worms are parasitic worms of the clade Nematoida alongside their sister taxa Nematoda, the roundworms. The most famous trait of certain species of horsehair worms is the ability to alter…

This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!

The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.

It’s easy to identify this distinctive skate from the black and yellow marbled eye spots on each wing.

Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!

The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.

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