Golden-bloomed grey longhorn beetle
This beautiful beetle is fond of damp meadows and woodland rides, where it's often found on umbellifers or thistles.
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
This beautiful beetle is fond of damp meadows and woodland rides, where it's often found on umbellifers or thistles.
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, long snouted seahorses are recognisable by their longer snout and fleshy "mane".
This slim fish is usually found on gravelly parts of the seabed, close to shore, but can turn up in rockpools.
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, short snouted seahorses are recognisable by their shorter snout - surprisingly enough!
This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).
The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.
As the name suggests, this shieldbug can often be found on juniper trees. Look out for its distinctive markings.
Bev is grateful to live down the road from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a 210ha wetland site which stores excess water from the River Torne during times of high
rainfall. This saved her…
A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.
This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.
Sika deer were introduced to the UK in the 19th century. They are native to eastern Asia.