Explore the vast array of wild species to be found across the UK
Great northern diver
This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.
Common octopus
The common octopus is a highly intelligent, active predator. It even has a secret weapon - special glands produce a venom that it uses…
Early grey
One of the earliest moths to emerge each year, spending the winter as a pupa and flying from March to May.
Pine marten
Largely confined to the north of the UK, the rare pine marten is nocturnal and very hard to spot. Reintroductions are helping it make a…
Double-striped pug
This small moth is often disturbed from bushes, but also flies on sunny days.
Colt's-foot
Looking like a short dandelion, but with a much rounder middle, colt's-foot is a 'weed' of waste ground and field edges…
Common banded hoverfly
The common banded hoverfly has a fitting name: it is not only one of our most common species, its black body is also covered in yellow…
Rhododendron leafhopper
An introduced species, the rhododendron leafhopper is a striking mix of green and red, with a black stripe across its face. It can be…
2-spot ladybird
A common ladybird, the black-on-red markings of the 2-spot Ladybird are familiar to many of us.
Water pipit
This streaky brown bird is a winter visitor, occasionally found walking around the muddy margins of marshes.
Redpoll
Traditionally a small finch of woodland and scrub, it appears that the redpoll is now moving into our gardens. It has a streaky brown…
Box tree moth
This moth first arrived in the UK in 2007 and has rapidly spread throughout England.
