This huge gull can be seen around most of the UK's coasts in summer, with some venturing inland in winter.

This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.

This slim fish is usually found on gravelly parts of the seabed, close to shore, but can turn up in rockpools.

The fine, downcurved bill of the treecreeper makes this tit-sized bird unmistakeable. Look out for it in woodlands and parks, literally 'creeping' around tree trunks.

Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.

Despite its dazzling colouration, this fabulous nudibranch can be easily missed, due to its small size!

This well-camouflaged wader is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen feeding on wetlands with a distinctive bobbing motion.

The rare Norfolk hawker is a pale brown dragonfly, with a distinctive yellow triangle on its body. Until recently, it was only found in unpolluted fens, marshes and ditches of the Broads National…

The all-black carrion crow does not nest in colonies like the similar rook. It can be seen almost everywhere.

These gruesome sounding creatures are actually a type of coral! They get their name as they branch out into lobes as they grow - making them look like fingers on a hand.