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

A fleshy herb of the wet margins of brooks, streams and ditches, Brooklime can be seen all year-round and provides shelter for tadpoles and sticklebacks.

A non-native species originating from Asia, the harlequin ladybird is prevalent in towns and gardens.

Water figwort is a tall plant of riverbanks, pond margins, damp meadows and wet woodlands. Its maroon flowers are pollinated by the Common wasp.

Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!

This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.

The delicate, tube-like, violet-blue flowers of Skullcap bloom from June to September in damp places, such as marshes, fens, riverbanks and pond margins.

This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.

Our smallest breeding seabird, the storm petrel is barely larger than a house martin! They mostly nest among rocks or in burrows on small offshore islands.

It is easy to be confused by these flower-like animals with flowery names! The ‘daisy’ anemone is one of the larger UK anemone species!