These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.

This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.

The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.

Watch the deadly accurate flying of the spotted flycatcher in woodlands, gardens and parks. It sits quietly on a perch waiting for an unsuspecting insect to fly by, deftly dashing out to seize it…

The lesser spotted woodpecker is the smallest of the UK's woodpeckers. Listen out for its drumming, which is quieter than that of the great spotted woodpecker, in woodland, parks , orchards…

This elegant wader is silvery grey in winter but turns black in summer!

The 'drumming' of a great spotted woodpecker is a familiar sound in spring woodlands.

A common ladybird, the black-on-red markings of the 2-spot Ladybird are familiar to many of us.

The 14-spot ladybird is one of three yellow ladybirds in the UK. Look for it in grassland, woodland and gardens. Ladybirds are beneficial insects, managing garden pests - encourage them by putting…

The 22-spot ladybird is one of three yellow ladybirds in the UK. Look for it in grassland, woodland and gardens. Ladybirds are beneficial insects, managing garden pests - encourage them by putting…