Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!

One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.

A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!

The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.

This sooty-black, day-flying moth is active on sunny days, rarely settling in one place for long.

The common carp is a very large fish that is popular with anglers due to its size and fighting spirit. It frequents ponds, gravel pits and lakes, but is not native to the UK, being introduced in…

Mackerel are a sign of summer's arrival, when they appear inshore in huge numbers all around the UK. As well as being a sustainable seafood choice, they are an important food source for many…

Like many of our farmland birds, the yellowhammer has declined in number in recent years. Spot this bright yellow bird singing from the top of a bush or fence, or in a mixed-species flock in…

One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, long snouted seahorses are recognisable by their longer snout and fleshy "mane".

One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, short snouted seahorses are recognisable by their shorter snout - surprisingly enough!

The glow-worm is not actually a worm, but a beetle. Males look like typical beetles, but the nightly glow of a female is unmistakeable - lighting up to attract a mate in the darkness of their…