This shiny beetle is common in wooded areas throughout the UK. As the name suggests, it specialises in hunting snails.

The Brown-lipped snail comes in many colour forms, but usually has a brown band around the opening of its shell. It prefers damp spots in wide range of habitats, from gardens to grasslands, woods…

The White-lipped snail comes in different colour forms, but always has a white band around the opening of its shell. It prefers damp spots in wide range of habitats, from gardens to grasslands,…

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

One of the UK’s smallest and most delicate sea snails and an absolute favourite find for avid shell collectors when washed upon the shore empty!

Great scallops are found around much of the UK and are a favourite seafood for people and starfish alike!

The Common mussel is a familiar sight on shores all around the UK and is a favourite food of people, seabirds and starfish alike.

Also known as the flat topshell, these are one of the most common and colourful sea snails you are likely to see when out on a rockpool safari!