Common sunstar
This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.
This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.
This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).
These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!
Annual meadow-grass is a coarse, vigorous grass that can be found on waste ground, bare grassland and in lawns. In some situations, it can be considered a weed.
This relatively large reserve is a mosaic of woodland and grassland with wide, wooded gullies.
This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
The gatekeeper is on the wing in summer on grasslands, in woodlands and along hedgerows. Look out for the large, distinctive eyespot with two 'pupils' on each forewing.
Honeybees are famous for the honey they produce! These easily recognisable little bees are hard workers, living in large hives made of wax honeycombs.
The waxwing is a colourful winter visitor. It can often be spotted in large flocks in berry-laden bushes in towns, car parks and gardens.
This large brittlestar can be found in rockpools around much of the UK, but be gentle - its arms are very brittle and will break off if disturbed.
The large, dark grey water shrew lives mostly in wetland habitats. It's a good swimmer that hunts for aquatic insects and burrows into the banks.