Traditionally a coastal species, Lesser sea-spurrey has spread inland, taking advantage of the winter-salting of our roads. Its pink-and-white flowers bloom in summer.

Living up to its name, the cherry gall wasp produces growths, or 'galls', on oak leaves that look like red cherries. Inside the gall the larvae of the wasp feed on the host tissues but…

Living up to its name, the oak apple gall wasp produces growths, or 'galls', on oak twigs that look like little apples. Inside the gall, the larvae of the wasp feed on the host tissues,…

Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!

This remarkable creature shows nature’s fantastic complexity!

A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!