Seasons: September

This snowy white moth is easily mistaken for the similar brown-tail, until it lifts its abdomen to reveal a burst of golden-yellow.

The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.

A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.

This large, fluffy-legged moth is often attracted to lights in May and June.

This large shieldbug lives up to its name, bristling with long pale hairs. It's a common sight in parks, hedgerows and woodland edges in much of the UK.

This glossy wading bird is a scarce visitor to the UK, though records have become more common in recent decades.

A rare breeder in the UK, this sooty-coloured bird is as at home on an industrial site as it is on a rocky cliff face.

One of the only venomous fish to be found in British waters, the lesser weever fish is certainly one to watch out for!

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This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.

This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.