Edible periwinkle
Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.
Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.
These mat like growths found on kelp and seaweed are actually colonies of tiny individuals animals.
The bloody henry starfish is normally a bright purply-red colour and is found all around the UK.
The brown shrimp blends perfectly with its seabed home and is found all around the coasts of the UK.
This unassuming orchid is easily overlooked. It is found patchily across the UK, but has been declining for decades.
Europe's largest frog is not naturally found in the UK, but was introduced to Kent and has spread throughout the southeast.
The blackbird of the mountains, ring ouzels can be found breeding on upland moors and rocky crags in summer.
This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.
This strange furry creature often found washed ashore after storms is actually a kind of worm!
Found on rocky shores around the UK, Chitons are a kind of mollusc identifiable by their characteristic coat-of-mail shells.
Sand and gravel can be found from the shoreline down to the deep sea, attracting a host of burrowing creatures.