Cuckoo ray
It’s easy to identify this distinctive skate from the black and yellow marbled eye spots on each wing.
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
It’s easy to identify this distinctive skate from the black and yellow marbled eye spots on each wing.
This unmistakable moth spends the winter as an adult, tucked away in a sheltered spot like a cave or outbuilding.
Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.
Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal.
Herb-robert is a low-growing plant, with small, pretty, pink flowers. Look for it in shady spots in woodland, hedgerows and coastal areas.
If you spot a crawling shell next time you're at the seaside, take a closer look… it might be a hermit crab!
A summer visitor to the UK, the red-tailed redstart is a robin-sized bird that can be spotted in woodlands, parks and hedgerows, mainly in the north and west of the UK.
This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.
Spot these giants of the bumblebee world during springtime. They can be seen buzzing from flower to flower getting their pollen fix.
The bonnet-shaped, violet-blue flowers of Columbine can be spotted in damp areas in woodlands and in fens. It is also an attractive and much-loved garden plant.
The nuthatch is a tit-sized, grey and rust-coloured bird that can be easily spotted climbing headfirst down tree trunks in woodlands and parks.
These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.