Common sunstar
This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.
Water vole by Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
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).
These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!
Be a wildlife saviour and do a litter pick or beach clean!
This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.
Blink and you may miss the fantastic kingfisher! This beautiful bird is easy to recognise thanks to its bright blue and metallic copper colours. It darts along the riverbank or sits patiently on a…
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.
This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
The waxwing is a colourful winter visitor. It can often be spotted in large flocks in berry-laden bushes in towns, car parks and gardens.
Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…