This beautiful orange and brown butterfly is now a rare sight in the UK

This small, shiny shieldbug is usually found on hedge woundwort.

The sparrowhawk is a small bird of prey that can be found in all kinds of habitats and often visits gardens looking for its prey - small birds like finches, tits and sparrows.

In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the white, starry flowers and smell of wild garlic. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to dazzling 'white carpets…

A small fish found on rocky shores in the south and west of Britain.

This small, stripy beetle is one of the most commonly encountered weevils.

This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.

This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.

This small reddish-purple seaweed grows in small branching fans on rocky shores. It is widely used in the food industry - and might have been used to produce your ice cream, beer or even jelly!…

The parrot waxcap is a small, slimy mushroom with a beautiful emerald green colour.