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This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.

This unmistakable moth spends the winter as an adult, tucked away in a sheltered spot like a cave or outbuilding.

These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.

Egyptian geese were introduced to Britain from Africa. They are now widespread in southern England.

Red-necked grebes occasionally attempt to nest in the UK, but they're more often seen as winter visitors to sheltered coasts.

Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.

This dainty seaduck is a winter visitor to our coasts, particularly in northern and eastern Scotland.

This small finch nests on moorlands and coastal crofts, spending the winter on the coast. The UK population has declined dramatically.

As the name suggests, this beautiful brown butterfly is most common in Scotland, though it can also be seen in northern England.

This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.

These distinctive beetles are often found around dead birds and small mammals.

The fly-shaped flowers of this fascinating plant are attractive to insects - but not the ones you might expect!