Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the flat-backed millipede is a common minibeast. It is an important recycler of nutrients, feeding on decaying matter.

Often confused with the larger but similarly shaped lion’s mane jellyfish, the blue jellyfish can be colourless when young and develop a striking blue-purple bell as it matures.

An uncommon hedgerow and woodland tree of central and eastern England, Purging buckthorn displays yellow-green flowers in spring, and poisonous, black berries in autumn.

This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.

Common sorrel is a common plant of grasslands, woodland edges, roadside verges and gardens. It is also known as 'sour ducks' because its leaves taste tart.

Flowering in spring, the cylindrical, densely packed flower spikes of Sweet vernal-grass are easily spotted in a meadow. It also tastes of sweet vanilla and was once a favourite 'chewing…

This brightly-coloured beetle is often found feeding on flowers on warm days in late spring and summer.

This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.

These colourful little fish are a delight for snorkellers or shallow water divers to photograph, rarely being scared off by their presence!