These distinctive beetles are often found around dead birds and small mammals.

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

Our most diminutive falcon, the merlin is a pretty bird of prey. It chases small birds, flying low to the ground or hovering in the breeze because of its small size. Resident merlins are joined in…

This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.

This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.

A small, but feisty scavenger, this carnivorous sea snail does not let anything go to waste!

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

Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!

This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.

Looking like a small, armoured grasshopper, this widespread insect is found in damp areas across the UK.