A plump gamebird, the red-legged partridge is an introduced species that seems to have settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its favoured open scrub and farmland habitats.

Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!

A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.

This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.

Wasps are well-known, and unfortunately not very well-loved! But give these black and yellow guys a chance, as they are important pollinators and pest controllers.

Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!

This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.

A 'weed' of cultivated and disturbed ground, Round-leaved fluellen is a trailing plant with round leaves and yellow flowers that appear over summer.

The Alcathoe bat was 'discovered' in the UK in 2010 when it was confirmed as a separate species to the very similar whiskered and Brandt's bats. Little is known about its range and…

Look out for the small, yellow flowers of Celery-leaved buttercup in wet meadows and at the edges of ponds and ditches. It flowers from May to September.

An attractive, olive-green bird, the greenfinch regularly visits birdtables and feeders in gardens. Look for a bright flash of yellow on its wings as it flies.