High brown fritillary
Considered Britain's most threatened butterfly, the high brown fritillary can be only be found in a few areas of England and Wales.
Considered Britain's most threatened butterfly, the high brown fritillary can be only be found in a few areas of England and Wales.
Found on rocky shores and seabeds, the Keyhole limpet gets its name from the little hole at the tip of its shell.
A small colourful sea slug that can be found grazing on sea mats on the rocky shore and beyond the low water mark.
Found almost everywhere, the large yellow underwing is a night-flying moth that is often attracted to lights. It is brown with orangey-yellow hindwings.
This stocky wader is mostly a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be found on rocky, seaweed-covered coasts, often with groups of turnstones.
Ben grew up at the Naze paddling in the sea and looking for sharks’ teeth. After graduation, he returned to the landscape he loves to help local people experience the wonders of the natural world…
Field elm suffered declines due to the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease, but can still be found across much of the UK.
The jersey tiger moth is a beautiful moth with creamy white strips on its forewing and bold orange underwings. It is mainly found in the south.
The rare natterjack toad is found at just a few coastal locations, where it prefers shallow pools on sand dunes, heaths and marshes.
The long-winged conehead is so-named for the angled shape of its head. It can be found in grasslands, heaths and woodland rides throughout summer.
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
Maerl beds are special underwater habitats found in shallow seas. They’re made by rare types of red seaweeds that grow into hard, twig-like lumps.