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Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Chwilio
Stone curlew
Stone curlews are unusual waders with large yellow eyes - perfect for hunting beetles at night.
Knot grass
A common moth across most of the UK. The large, hairy caterpillars are often seen in late summer.
Mediterranean gull
Once a rare visitor to the UK, this striking gull is now found nesting here in large colonies.
The problem with balloons
Go on a litter pick or beach clean
Common sunstar
This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.
Edible sea urchin
This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).
Shore rockling
These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!
Do a litter pick or beach clean!
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!
Wild Gallery
Great grey shrike
This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.