Yellowhammer
Like many of our farmland birds, the yellowhammer has declined in number in recent years. Spot this bright yellow bird singing from the top of a bush or fence, or in a mixed-species flock in…
Like many of our farmland birds, the yellowhammer has declined in number in recent years. Spot this bright yellow bird singing from the top of a bush or fence, or in a mixed-species flock in…
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.
One Very Special Bird
This jewel like leaf beetle is an incredibly scarce species which is only found in wetland habitats.
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Hornwrack is often found washed up on our beaches, with many believing that it is dried seaweed. In fact, it is a colony of animals!
The uncontainable nature of wildlife is perhaps clearest in brownfield sites – previously developed land that is not currently in use. The crumbling concrete of abandoned factories, disused power…
One of the most bizarre fish to find on the rocky shore, the clingfish appears an assortment of different animals stuck together!
Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.
Worms in the sea are anything but dull and this fan worm, resembling a Catherine wheel, is a perfect example of the intricate beauty these animals possess.