This large burrowing bivalve, also known as the Icelandic cyprine, is found on sandy seabeds around much of the UK. It is the longest-lived animal known to man, with one individual found to be 507…

A bushy brown seaweed that appears bright blue underwater.

Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…

This beautiful orange and brown butterfly is now a rare sight in the UK

This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.

This streaky brown bird is a summer visitor to Britain, favouring open woodlands in the north and west.