Seasons: July

False widow spiders are often the subject of unflattering headlines, but in reality they're unlikely to bite humans.

This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.

This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.

This smelly, strange looking fungus is also referred to as octopus stinkhorn or octopus fungus. Its eye-catching red tentacles splay out like a starfish.

This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.

Watch the deadly accurate flying of the spotted flycatcher in woodlands, gardens and parks. It sits quietly on a perch waiting for an unsuspecting insect to fly by, deftly dashing out to seize it.

These globe-spanning seabirds can often be seen offshore in autumn, shearing low over the waves.

This small summer migrant travels from Africa to breed in the reedbeds of the UK. Rarely seen but given away by its insect like trilling call; the movement of the head during calling makes it tricky to pinpoint the exact location of singing perch.

This striking duck was introduced to the UK and is now established as a breeding bird in England.

This football-sized fungus can be seen in autumn, sometimes growing on grass verges.