The turkeytail is a very colourful bracket fungus that grows throughout the year, but is at its best in the autumn. Its circular caps can be seen growing in tiers on trees and dead wood.

Guillemots really know how to live life on the edge – quite literally! They nest tightly packed on steep ledges and cliffs around the coast. This may sound like a strange nesting spot, but it…

This football-sized fungus can be seen in autumn, sometimes growing on grass verges.

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

This dazzling moss grows in dark places, catching any faint light to glow a golden-green.

This grass-green seaweed is sometimes known as Grass Kelp and grows on pretty much every shore in the UK.

The Heath bumblebee is not only found on heathland, but also in gardens and parks. It nests in small colonies of less than 100 workers in all kinds of spots, such as old birds' nests, mossy…

This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.

The black sea bream really is a fascinating fish. From sex changes to nest building, this fish is full of surprises!