Seasons: September

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

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

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

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

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

You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.

The puss moth is a large and fluffy moth, with a very strange looking caterpillar.