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

The blackbird of the mountains, ring ouzels can be found breeding on upland moors and rocky crags in summer.

Oyster mushrooms are shell shaped fungi that grow in tiers or fabulous clusters on dead trees or stumps. Unlike many fungi, these mushrooms are not seasonal and can be found all year round,…

A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.

The streamlined red-breasted merganser is a handsome bird and a great fisher - its long, serrated bill helps it to catch and hold its slippery fish prey. It is most commonly spotted around the…

This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.

This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.

This slim fish is usually found on gravelly parts of the seabed, close to shore, but can turn up in rockpools.