The umbrella-like clusters of white, frothy flowers of cow parsley are a familiar sight along roadsides, hedgerows and woodland edges.

The brown hairstreak is an elusive butterfly that spends much of its time in the treetops feeding on aphid honeydew.

This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).

These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!

This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.

The beautiful pink and white bands of a Painted topshell make it easy to see where this little sea snail got its name!

This brilliant red and white sea slug would make the perfect nudibranch for a Christmas card image or perhaps a football team mascot!