One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, long snouted seahorses are recognisable by their longer snout and fleshy "mane".

This slim fish is usually found on gravelly parts of the seabed, close to shore, but can turn up in rockpools.

Sea lettuce is unmistakeable - most often a bright green and always translucent, it is found on all UK coasts.

One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, short snouted seahorses are recognisable by their shorter snout - surprisingly enough!

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

Hornwrack is often found washed up on our beaches, with many believing that it is dried seaweed. In fact, it is a colony of animals!

This distinctive lark is a passage migrant and winter visitor to the UK, most often found along the east coast of Britain.

This small duck is an uncommon winter visitor to the UK, where they're usually found on lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.

One of the only venomous fish to be found in British waters, the lesser weever fish is certainly one to watch out for!

Look for the unusual flowers of lords-and-ladies in spring woodlands: a pale green sheath surrounds a spike of tiny, yellow flowers. This spike eventually forms a familiar, short stalk of striking…