You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.

The red mason bee is a common, gingery bee that can be spotted nesting in the crumbling mortar of old walls. Encourage bees to nest in your garden by putting out a tin can full of short, hollow…

Guillemots really know how to live life on the edge – quite literally! They nest tightly packed on steep ledges and cliffs around the coast. This may sound like a strange nesting spot, but it…

One of the UK’s smallest and most delicate sea snails and an absolute favourite find for avid shell collectors when washed upon the shore empty!

The brown hare is known for its long, black-tipped ears and fast running - it can reach speeds of 45mph when evading predators.

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.

These globe-spanning seabirds can often be seen offshore in autumn, shearing low over the waves.