There were only eight recorded sightings of the hummingbird hawk-moth in the UK 2021, according to the National Trust. However this year, they say, is a “hummingbird hawk-moth summer”, with many more sightings being reported in gardens up and down the country this year. Despite being a small species, growing up to 6cm long, the hummingbird hawk-moth is often mistaken for a tiny bird. If you want to spot a hummingbird hawk-moth in your garden, Vicki advises growing flowering plants. “These hummingbird hawk-moths absolutely love flowering plants like valerian and buddleia”, she said.