The greenshank breeds on the boggy moors and ancient peatlands of Scotland. But it can be spotted elsewhere in the UK as it passes through on migration - look around lakes, marshes and the coast…

A summer visitor, the wheatear is a handsome chat, with black cheeks, white eyestripes, a blue back and a pale orange chest. Look for it on upland heaths and moors.

The Atlantic salmon spends most of its life at sea, but makes an epic journey back to the river or stream in which it hatched to spawn. Look out for it in freshwater rivers in the north and west…

A large hawker, the Common Hawker can be seen throughout the summer and into autumn. A fast-flying insect, it catches its prey mid-air. Look for it around ponds in the uplands of the north and…

The huge white-tailed eagle is our largest bird of prey. Persecuted to extinction in the UK, it has been successfully reintroduced in Scotland. Look for it on the Isle of Mull and off the west…

Mae’r dyfrgi hyblyg yn nofiwr ardderchog a gellir ei weld yn hela mewn gwlybdiroedd ac afonydd ac ar hyd yr arfordir – rhowch gynnig ar arfordir gorllewinol yr Alban, Gorllewin Cymru, y West…

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

This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.

Sika deer were introduced to the UK in the 19th century. They are native to eastern Asia.