Edible periwinkles are a common sight when rockpooling and can be found in huge numbers on the shore.

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

The rose chafer can be spotted on garden flowers, as well as in grassland, woodland edges and scrub.

Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!

This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.

The grayling is one of our largest brown butterflies and a master of disguise - its cryptic colouring helps to camouflage it against bare earth and stones in its coastal habitats and on inland…

The bluefin tuna is a highly migratory fish which roams the oceans. This species will cross oceans, travelling between the Mediterranean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. They are speedy swimmers,…

Bottlenose dolphins in British waters are the biggest of their kind – they need to be able to cope with our chilly waters! They are very sociable and will happily swim alongside boats, providing…

The mistle thrush likely got its name from its love of mistletoe - it will defend a berry-laden tree with extreme ferocity! It is larger and paler than the similar song thrush, standing upright…

This dazzling dragonfly can be seen darting above tree-lined ponds in certain parts of Britain.

These globe-spanning seabirds can often be seen offshore in autumn, shearing low over the waves.