Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.

This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.

A delicate wader, Red-necked phalaropes are as comfortable swimming as they are on land. Unusually for birds, the females are more brightly coloured than the males.

Often a lone figure on a windswept mountainside or heath, the Rowan tree can stand for up to 200 years. It is well known for its masses of red berries that attract all kinds of birds, including…

Bilberries appear in summer and early autumn and are often turned into jams, pies and sauces...