April

Long-tailed duck

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

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

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

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

This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.

This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.

This beautiful beetle only arrived in the UK in 1960s but is now a common sight on garden herbs.

These bulky beetles can sometimes be found on flowers in woodland rides or along hedgerows.

This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.

This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.