The caterpillars of this fluffy white moth are best admired from a distance, as their hairs can irritate the skin.

Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.

This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.

A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.

Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.

The classic fairy tale toadstool, this red and white fungus is often found beneath birch trees in autumn.

Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!

The emperor dragonfly is an impressively large and colourful dragonfly of ponds, lakes, canals and flooded gravel pits.

This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.

These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.