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

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

The thick topshell is a common sight on rocky shores in Wales and South West England.

These beloved spiny mammals come out at night to hoover up beetles, worms and other invertebrates.

This long-lived bivalve can be found buried in the sand on the south and west coasts of the UK.

This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.

The lilac-blue wood blewit grows in woodland and parkland. It is edible and gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - pop along to a Wildlife Trust event to try…

Elder is an opportunistic shrub of woods, hedges, scrub, waste and cultivated ground. Its flowers and berries are edible, but it's best to gather wild food with an expert - try it at a…