The Scots pine is the native pine of Scotland and once stood in huge forests. It suffered large declines, however, as it was felled for timber and fuel. Today, it is making a comeback - good news…

This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.

Sometimes called 'Marsh samphire', wild common glasswort is often gathered and eaten. It grows on saltmarshes and beaches, sometimes forming big, green, fleshy carpets.

Despite its name, Ground-ivy is actually a member of the dead-nettle family. It is a clump-forming, aromatic plant that likes woodlands, hedgerows and damp places.

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

This charming little warbler is an increasingly common sight in autumn, when migrants pass through the UK.