Plaice is a common sight all around our coasts - if you can spot it! They are extremely well camouflaged against the seabed and can even change colour to better match their surroundings.

A common ladybird, the black-on-red markings of the 2-spot Ladybird are familiar to many of us.

This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.

This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.

These pretty black and red moths are often confused for butterflies! Their black and yellow caterpillars are a common sight on ragwort plants. The caterpillar’s bright colours warn predators not…

The nuthatch is a tit-sized, grey and rust-coloured bird that can be easily spotted climbing headfirst down tree trunks in woodlands and parks.

This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.

The large, dark grey water shrew lives mostly in wetland habitats. It's a good swimmer that hunts for aquatic insects and burrows into the banks.

This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.

A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.