The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.

This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.

Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.

This large green moth rests with its wings spread, so is sometimes mistaken for a butterfly.

The stinging nettle is a familiar and common plant, often firmly rooted in our memories after our first, hands-on experience - a prickling irritation that's not forgotten easily!

The wild rock dove is the ancestor to what is probably our most familiar bird - the feral pigeon, which is often found in large numbers in our towns and cities.

Bell heather is our most familiar heather. In summer, it carpets our heaths, woods and coasts with purple-pink flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.