The nodding, pink-and-purple-chequered flowers of the snake's-head fritillary are said to resemble a snake, hence the name. Declining with the loss of our meadows, this delicate plant can be…

Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!

A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.

Fat hen is a persistent 'weed' of fields and gardens, verges and hedgerows. But, like many of our weed species, it is a good food source for birds and insects.

This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.

This distinctive bug is often seen basking on low-growing plants in spring and summer.

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

This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.

It is easy to be confused by these flower-like animals with flowery names! The ‘daisy’ anemone is one of the larger UK anemone species!

Common mouse-ear is a persistent 'weed' of fields and gardens, verges and hedgerows - all kinds of habitats. But, like many of our weed species, it is still a good food source for…