From returning swallows and post-hibernation hedgehogs to pondlife predators and rare purple wildflowers, April brings a whole host of wildlife to see.

Logan Walker describes his surprise encounter with a pair of nesting treecreepers.

Wildflowers are blooming, birds are singing, and butterflies are fluttering – sure signs that spring has sprung!

Flocks of feeding finches, courtship displays and dances, and frogspawn filling the ponds. Even in these colder months, nature is active and there’s always something to see or hear!

From hardy flowers and vibrant fungi to secretive reedbed skulkers, what can you discover during this cold winter month?

As autumn fades, we’re joined by wintering birds in our woodlands, lakes and gardens, while smaller creatures shelter in the undergrowth…

As the year fades to autumn, migrant birds prepare for their journey south, while many invertebrates soak up the last of the summer sun.

Many birds are hiding away this month, but August is still a great time for vibrant wildflowers, while colourful invertebrates reward a closer look.

From pondlife predators to poisonous plants and legless lizards, see what wildlife you can spot as summer reaches its peak.

Sarah Ronan, one of BBOWT’s volunteer butterfly surveyors, shares her two top tips for turning your garden into a butterfly haven.