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,…

The angel's wings fungus grows in overlapping clusters in the coniferous woods of Scotland and north England. Its funnel-like, white caps have no stems.

As the name suggests, this fungus looks uncannily like an ear!

This beautiful pink fungus appears in late summer and autumn.

The birch polypore only grows on Birch trees. This leathery bracket fungus has a rounded, coffee-coloured cap that was once used for sharpening tools, hence its other name: the 'Razorstrop…

This common fungus puffs out clouds of spores when it's mature.

This football-sized fungus can be seen in autumn, sometimes growing on grass verges.

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

This big, beautiful fungus is a common one that can often be spotted popping out of trees.

The barbastelle is a scarce bat that lives in woodland and forages over a wide area. It has a distinctive 'pug-like' appearance because of its upturned nose.

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

The Natterer's bat can found across the UK, although it is a scarce species. It prefers to forage low down among trees, often taking prey directly from the foliage.