Spot these tall, prehistoric looking birds standing like a statue on the edge of ponds and lakes, contemplating their next meal.

The yellow meadow ant is known for creating anthills in grassland habitats. It has a close relationship with the chalkhill blue butterfly - protecting the larvae in return for a sugary substance…

This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.

This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.

A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.

These globe-spanning seabirds can often be seen offshore in autumn, shearing low over the waves.

Ever spotted a honeycomb-like mound on the beach and wondered what it was? It's a reef built entirely by worms!

This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.

These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.

Look out for the small, yellow flowers of Celery-leaved buttercup in wet meadows and at the edges of ponds and ditches. It flowers from May to September.

Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!