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This very pretty moth has variable black and white patterned wings with a yellowy-orange stripe in the middle of its forewings and near its head. More...
Wildlife begins to stir in the south and west of the country, while the north may still be firmly in the grip of winter. As nest building begins robins, sparrows, blackbirds and other garden birds fly back and forth with twigs and other plant debris. More...
This colourful little insect is one of many species of hoverfly that occur in the UK. It is widespread and common and is a regular visitor to most gardens where its larvae eat aphids and the adults nectar at flowers. More...
The white blossom of hawthorn hedges and the arrival of swallows, swifts and martins mean spring is here. As supplies of nuts and berries dwindle, visiting and resident birds alike need good weather to generate fresh food in the form of insects and other small animals. More...
Wild flower meadows are extraordinarily beautiful and teeming with wildlife: spiders spinning webs, caterpillars munching leaves, butterflies and moths supping nectar, all sorts of bees gathering pollen, birds foraging for insects and seeds and small mammals searching for food. More...
The migrant hawker is a small hawker dragonfly that spends long periods patrolling a sheltered hunting territory in the air, often in small parties. More...
With a rounded body, velvety, grey-black fur, spade-like front claws, a short, furry tail, tiny eyes and a pink, pointed snout moles are very distinctive. More...
