Marsh fritillary
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.
The long mane of tentacles that stream out from the lion's mane jellyfish is stunning… literally! Look but don't touch when it comes to these jellyfish - they give a powerful sting.
Red dead-nettle does not sting. It displays dense clusters of pinky-red flowers in whorls around its stem, and can be found on disturbed ground, such as roadside verges.
Running out in the fresh air is more than a hobby for Andy, it is a way of life. Our nature reserves provide the perfect outdoor venue for him to exercise and get away from it all.
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
Despite being a little shy, these amazing marine mammals can be spotted close to shore in shallow waters. If you do get close, keep an eye out for the loud ‘chuff’ noise they make as they come to…
Goose barnacles often wash up on our shores attached to flotsam after big storms.
If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.
Able to camouflage itself to its surroundings, the European flounder is one of our many amazing flatfish!
One of our largest soldier beetles, often found on flowers where they hunt other insects.