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

An attractive, green-and-yellow bird, the siskin regularly visits birdtables and feeders in gardens. Look for the bright yellow barring on its black wings, and the black crown of the males.

This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!

The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.

Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!

It’s easy to identify this distinctive skate from the black and yellow marbled eye spots on each wing.

A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.

The ringed plover is a small wader that nests around the coast, flooded gravel pits and reservoirs. It is similar to the little ringed plover, but is a little larger, has an orange bill and legs,…

This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.

The yellow flower heads of common ragwort are highly attractive to bees and other insects, including the cinnabar moth.