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

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.

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,…

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.

These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.

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

With ginger hairs, dark banding and a cream tail, the narcissus bulb fly looks like a bumble bee, but is harmless to us. This mimicry helps to protect it from predators while it searches for…

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

As the name suggests, this shieldbug can often be found on juniper trees. Look out for its distinctive markings.