This glossy wading bird is a scarce visitor to the UK, though records have become more common in recent decades.

This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.

The distinctive sight of a spoonbill is becoming increasingly common in the east and southwest of England, with colonies of breeding birds now established.

As the name suggests, this beautiful brown butterfly is most common in Scotland, though it can also be seen in northern England.

Not to be confused with the ‘jewel anemone’ which resides in deeper waters, the gem anemone is just as wonderful a find on the rocky shore!

The lightbulb sea squirt is common around much of the UK. Its easy to see where its name came from!

This well-camouflaged woodpecker used to be a common breeding bird in Britain, but is now only likely to be seen passing through on migration.

This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.

The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.

A small colourful sea slug that can be found grazing on sea mats on the rocky shore and beyond the low water mark.

This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.

This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.