Common squid
The common squid is a weird and wonderful predator found all around our coasts.
The common squid is a weird and wonderful predator found all around our coasts.
Risso’s dolphins are mysterious creatures usually only found in deep, offshore waters.
This bog-loving butterfly is mostly found in the north of the UK, where it takes to the wing in summer.
This day-flying moth is found on flowery meadows, often in the company of other moths and butterflies.
Great scallops are found around much of the UK and are a favourite seafood for people and starfish alike!
Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.
These mat like growths found on kelp and seaweed are actually colonies of tiny individuals animals.
The bloody henry starfish is normally a bright purply-red colour and is found all around the UK.
This brightly-coloured beetle is often found feeding on flowers on warm days in late spring and summer.
The brown shrimp blends perfectly with its seabed home and is found all around the coasts of the UK.
Europe's largest frog is not naturally found in the UK, but was introduced to Kent and has spread throughout the southeast.
Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.