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

Easily recognised in its beach habitat, the Yellow horned-poppy is so-named for its long, curving seedpods that look like horns! Look for golden-yellow flowers in June.

This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.

Look out for a common lizard basking in the warm sun as you wander around heathlands, moorlands and grasslands. You might even be lucky enough to spot one in your garden, too!

Have you ever seen those dark red jelly blobs whilst rockpooling? These incredible creatures are beadlet anemones! They live attached to rocks all around the coast of the UK, the base of their…

The waxwing is a colourful winter visitor. It can often be spotted in large flocks in berry-laden bushes in towns, car parks and gardens.

This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.

The nuthatch is a tit-sized, grey and rust-coloured bird that can be easily spotted climbing headfirst down tree trunks in woodlands and parks.

Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!