Our most well-known amphibian, the common frog is a regular visitor to garden ponds across the country, where they feast on slugs and snails. In winter, they hibernate in pond mud or under log…

Look out for this weevil on oak trees, where females lay their eggs inside acorns.

When spotting the pintail in winter, look out for the fabulous, long tail feathers that characterise it. This dabbling duck feeds at the water's surface, rather than diving for food.

One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.

Also known as the flat topshell, these are one of the most common and colourful sea snails you are likely to see when out on a rockpool safari!

Look out for the distinctive white beak that gives this energetic dolphin its name. Don’t be surprised to see them breach and bowride too!

This beautiful beetle is fond of damp meadows and woodland rides, where it's often found on umbellifers or thistles.

This colonial creature looks like an old-fashioned quill - that's where the name sea pen comes from.