This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.

Not to be confused with the ‘jewel anemone’ which resides in deeper waters, the gem anemone is just as wonderful a find on the rocky shore!

The undulate ray has beautiful wavy patterns on its back, which helps it camouflage against the sandy seabed.

This sponge is found on rocky shores around the UK and looks like a thick bready crust (if you use your imagination a bit!).

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.

The house sparrow is a familiar, streaky brown bird of towns, parks and gardens. Males sport a grey cap and black bib, the size of which indicates their status.

The stonechat is named for its call, which sounds just like two small stones being hit together! It can be seen on heathland and boggy habitats.