Oyster mushrooms are shell shaped fungi that grow in tiers or fabulous clusters on dead trees or stumps. Unlike many fungi, these mushrooms are not seasonal and can be found all year round,…

These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.

The most common wood ant is the southern wood Ant, or 'red wood ant', which is found in England and Wales. An aggressive predator, it plays a vital pest control role in our woodlands.…

The hooded crow was thought to be the same species as the carrion crow, but they have now been separated. Less widespread than its cousin, look for it in North Scotland, Northern Ireland and the…

This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.

This is probably the most widespread and commonest of the marsh orchids.

This dazzling dragonfly, also known as the blue-eyed hawker, is a recent arrival to Britain.