This large shieldbug lives up to its name, bristling with long pale hairs. It's a common sight in parks, hedgerows and woodland edges in much of the UK.

This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.

The Welsh poppy is a plant of damp and shady places, roadsides and hillsides. It is also a garden escapee. It flowers over summer, attracting nectar-loving insects.

This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.

Once widespread, this attractive plant has declined as a result of modern agricultural practices and is now only found in four sites in South East England.

When spotting the pintail in winter, look out for the fabulous, long tail feathers that characterise it. This dabbling duck feeds at the water's surface, rather than diving for food.