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,…

The stiff, spiky and upright leaves and brown flowers of hard rush are a familiar sight of wetlands, riversides, dune slacks and marshes across England and Wales.

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

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.

Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal.

Despite its dazzling colouration, this fabulous nudibranch can be easily missed, due to its small size!

This well-camouflaged wader is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen feeding on wetlands with a distinctive bobbing motion.

The all-black carrion crow does not nest in colonies like the similar rook. It can be seen almost everywhere.