This unmistakable moth spends the winter as an adult, tucked away in a sheltered spot like a cave or outbuilding.

You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.

This colonial creature looks like an old-fashioned quill - that's where the name sea pen comes from.

This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.

The variable damselfly looks a lot like the azure damselfly, but is much less common throughout most of the UK.

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

These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!