Cedar cup
This fascinating cup fungus is a lovely thing to stumble upon -should you be lucky enough!
This fascinating cup fungus is a lovely thing to stumble upon -should you be lucky enough!
If you’ve ever been rockpooling, you’ve probably seen a limpet or two! Their cone-shaped shells clamp onto rocks until the tide comes in, at which point they become active. Limpets move around…
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
Richard used to work in the docks across the water from Thurrock Thameside Nature Park. Since his wife died, he likes to get away from the hustle and bustle, coming out with his dog to escape and…
You're more likely to see the attractive, brightly coloured caterpillars than the mullein moth itself.
Barnacles are so common on our rocky shores that you've probably never really noticed them. They're the little grey bumps covering the rocks that hurt your feet when you're…
David works as a paramedic so he comes under a lot of stress and works unpredictable hours. He comes to Thameside on his days off to collect his thoughts. Walking his dog here helps him to…
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.
This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.
These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.
This sponge is found on rocky shores around the UK and looks like a thick bready crust (if you use your imagination a bit!).