If you were to pick up a rock in the garden, you’d hopefully find a few common woodlouse. These hardy minibeasts have in-built armour and like to hide in warm, moist places like compost heaps.

The collared dove is a pretty little pigeon that is a regular sight in our gardens, woodlands and parks. Listen out for its familiar cooing call, which you may hear before you see the bird itself…

You've probably spotted this long-legged spider hiding in the corner of a house or building.

Turn over large stones or paving slabs in the garden and you are likely to find a red ant colony. This medium-sized ant can deliver a painful sting, so be careful! In summer, winged adults swarm…

The fly-shaped flowers of this fascinating plant are attractive to insects - but not the ones you might expect!

Despite being a little shy, these amazing marine mammals can be spotted close to shore in shallow waters. If you do get close, keep an eye out for the loud ‘chuff’ noise they make as they come to…

This fascinating cup fungus is a lovely thing to stumble upon -should you be lucky enough!

Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!