Giant puffball
This football-sized fungus can be seen in autumn, sometimes growing on grass verges.
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
This football-sized fungus can be seen in autumn, sometimes growing on grass verges.
Bilberries appear in summer and early autumn and are often turned into jams, pies and sauces...
This wading bird is a rare visitor from North America, usually spotted in autumn.
The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the…
One of the prettiest hardy ferns, the lady fern is delicate and lacy, with ladder-like foliage. It makes a good garden fern, providing attractive cover for wildlife.
This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.
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 globe-spanning seabirds can often be seen offshore in autumn, shearing low over the waves.
This charming little warbler is an increasingly common sight in autumn, when migrants pass through the UK.
One of the joys of a spring day is watching a fluttering, lemon-yellow brimstone alight on a flower - an early sign that the seasons are changing. It is commonly spotted in gardens, woodland and…
The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.
This wading bird is mainly a visitor on its spring and autumn migration, though a small number nest in Scotland.