This sponge is found on rocky shores around the UK and looks like a thick bready crust (if you use your imagination a bit!).

A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!

The 'drumming' of a great spotted woodpecker is a familiar sound in spring woodlands.

The large, fluffy caterpillars of this moth are often seen in summer and early spring.

This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.

This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.

This unique fungus is one of the most sought after spring fungi of them all.

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

A sure sign that spring has arrived, the Cuckooflower blooms from April. Look out for its delicate, pale pink flowers in damp meadows and ditches, and on riverbanks.