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

Seeing a red kite soaring high in the sky is a true delight! Once a very rare bird, thanks to successful reintroduction projects these wonderful birds can now be seen in lots of places in the UK…

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

The jackdaw is a small, black-capped crow of woodlands, parks, towns and coast. It is a well-known thief, stealing other birds' eggs and breaking into garden feeders.

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

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.

Despite being considered a 'weed' of cultivated ground, the seeds of the Creeping thistle provide an important food source for farmland birds, many of which are declining rapidly.