Pea-leaf weevil
This small, stripy beetle is one of the most commonly encountered weevils.
This small, stripy beetle is one of the most commonly encountered weevils.
This striking day-flying moth is named after a 16th century witch.
Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.
The razorbill has a characteristically thick, black bill, with a white stripe across it. It nests with other seabirds, such as guillemots, but prefers the lower ledges and rocky bottoms of cliffs…
A strikingly beautiful fish, it is not hard to see where the ‘red’ mullet gets its name from!
A common and diminutive fish, the minnow can be found in freshwater streams, rivers and lakes across the country. Look out for the dark stripe along its flank and the red bellies of the males.
The stately grass-of-parnassus displays pretty, white flowers with green stripes. Once widespread, it is now declining as its wetland habitats are disappearing.
This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.
A very rare species, this moth is now limited to one site in the UK. Males can be a striking reddish buff in colour.
The largest of the UK wrasse species, the ballan wrasse with its striking patterning is a delight for any rocky reef snorkeller or shallow water diver!
The branching, finger-like projections of this fungus give it the appearance of an underwater coral. Its striking colour and form make it easy to spot, but it is scarce in the UK.
The white admiral is a striking black-and-white butterfly with a delicate flight that includes long glides. It prefers shady woodlands where it feeds on bramble.