Grasshopper warbler
This small summer migrant travels from Africa to breed in the reedbeds of the UK. Rarely seen but given away by its insect like trilling call; the movement of the head during calling makes it…
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Chwilio
My cup of tea
Filip likes to get stuck in – into waders, into water, into peat – out in nature. Having tried various careers, once Filip dipped his toe into the world of conservation he was hooked and knew he…
Farmland
Farmland can conjure up rural images of brown hares zig-zagging across fields, chattering flocks of finches and yellowhammers singing from thick, bushy hedges and field margins studded with…
Montagu's blenny
A small fish found on rocky shores in the south and west of Britain.
My calling
Living in the rocky uplands of mid Wales, Emma regularly walks her farm checking not only on the livestock but seeing the seasonal changes in the wildlife and landscape too. The upland habitats of…
Olive squat lobster
These feisty crustaceans are the ‘Houdinis’ of the rocky shore, evading capture as soon as disturbed!
Sea lemon
A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.
Green-leaf worm
This vibrant green worm is arguably the most attractive worm found on the rocky shore!
Thick topshell
The thick topshell is a common sight on rocky shores in Wales and South West England.
Giant goby
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.
Oyster drill
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.
Purple laver
This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.