These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.

The Heath bumblebee is not only found on heathland, but also in gardens and parks. It nests in small colonies of less than 100 workers in all kinds of spots, such as old birds' nests, mossy…

As its name suggests, the shaggy inkcap, or 'lawyer's wig', has a woolly, scaly surface to its bell-shaped toadstools. It is very common and can be seen at the road side, in…

Found on rocky shores and seabeds, the Keyhole limpet gets its name from the little hole at the tip of its shell.

Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.

This sponge is found on rocky shores around the UK and looks like a thick bready crust (if you use your imagination a bit!).

This sea snail is abundant on rocky shores around the UK. It is an active predator, feasting on mussels and barnacles before retreating to crevices to rest.

The sanderling scampers about the waves looking for marine crustaceans, fish and even jellyfish to eat. It visits the UK in winter from its Arctic breeding grounds, but can also be seen as it…

This stunning hermit crab has only returned to our southern shores in recent years. Let us hope it stays for good this time!

The shells of this small scallop are often found washed up on our shores and comes in lots of different colours, including pink, red, orange and purple.!