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

This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.

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 bill-shaped seed pods of Common Stork's-bill explode when ripe, sending the seeds flying! This low-growing plant has pretty pink flowers and can be seen on grasslands and coastal sands.…

As the name suggests, this beautiful brown butterfly is most common in Scotland, though it can also be seen in northern England.

This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.