Speckled wood butterfly - Vicky Nall
Wet woodlands in the UK can be wild, secretive places. Tangles of trailing creepers, tussocky sedges and lush tall-herbs conceal swampy pools and partially submerged fallen willow trunks, likely…
This football-sized fungus can be seen in autumn, sometimes growing on grass verges.
This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!
A small, day-flying moth that can often be seen visiting garden herbs.
This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.
The red mason bee is a common, gingery bee that can be spotted nesting in the crumbling mortar of old walls. Encourage bees to nest in your garden by putting out a tin can full of short, hollow…
The common pipistrelle is so small, it can fit into a matchbox! Despite its size, it can easily eat 3,000 insects a night: look for it flitting around the garden or a lit lamp post as it chases…
Water mint grows in damp places and has aromatic leaves that can be used to flavour food and drink. Gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - come to a Wildlife…
These bulky beetles can sometimes be found on flowers in woodland rides or along hedgerows.
Graham has been mad about butterflies all his life. He volunteers for Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and records them on a local nature reserve as well as nationally.
This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.
