Blonde ray
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
Allotments can be great places to see wildlife!
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.
This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.
This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).
This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.
Always fascinated by wildlife, Sophie has pursued a career in nature conservation through formal education and traineeships.
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This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.