Red-tailed bumblebee
Living up to its name, the red-tailed bumblebee is black with a big, red 'tail'.
Living up to its name, the red-tailed bumblebee is black with a big, red 'tail'.
The rose chafer can be spotted on garden flowers, as well as in grassland, woodland edges and scrub.
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 tiny, brown wood mouse is one of our most common rodents and is very likely to be found in the garden. It is similar to the house mouse, but has larger ears and eyes relative to its size.
The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.
Ground-elder was likely introduced into the UK by the Romans and has since become naturalised. A medium-sized umbellifer, it is an invasive weed of shady places, gardens and roadsides.
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.
Join MWT Bird Group for an early autumn outing to RSPB Conwy to see waders, warblers and wildfowl
The Canada goose is our most familiar goose, although it is not actually native to the UK. A common and bold bird, it can be found around most parks, lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.
As the name suggests, this large shieldbug is often found on gorse bushes.