Common laburnum is an introduced species, planted in parks and gardens. It is most recognisable in flower - its hanging bunches of yellow blooms giving it the name 'golden rain'. It is…

Lilac is an introduced species in the UK that can sometimes be found in hedgerows and along woodland edges. Flower spikes appear in spring, beautifully scented and packed with small, lilac-pink…

The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.

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.

The bee orchid is a sneaky mimic - the flower’s velvety lip looks like a female bee. Males fly in to try to mate with it and end up pollinating the flower. Sadly, the right bee species doesn’t…

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

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

Cotoneaster was introduced to the UK in 1879 from Eastern Asia as an ornamental plant. It is now an invasive non-native species which is taking over valuable habitats including limestone…