The UK hosts a small, but important, breeding population of ruff. The ruff is a large sandpiper that is so-called due to the large ruff of feathers around the males' neck. This is used in a…

A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.

The lesser stag beetle may be smaller than its famous cousin, but it is still a large beetle with large jaws. It can be seen in woods, parks and hedgerows during summer, and depends on dead wood…

This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.

This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.

Look out for this large, leafy lichen on trees in ancient woodlands in the west of the UK.

This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.

This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.

Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.