Blink and you may miss the fantastic kingfisher! It's often seen as a flash of blue flying low over a river.

This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.

The bottlenose dolphins in our waters are the biggest of their kind – they need to be able to cope with our chilly waters!

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

This sponge is found on rocky shores around the UK and looks like a thick bready crust (if you use your imagination a bit!).

These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.