Ragworm
The ragworm is highly common on our shores, though rarely seen except by the fishermen that dig them up for bait.
The ragworm is highly common on our shores, though rarely seen except by the fishermen that dig them up for bait.
This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.
Despite its name, the great spider crab is actually smaller than the more common European spider crab.
As the name suggests, this beautiful brown butterfly is most common in Scotland, though it can also be seen in northern England.
The lightbulb sea squirt is common around much of the UK. Its easy to see where its name came from!
A common plant of disturbed ground like roadside verges and field edges, the spear thistle has purple, fluffy flower heads that appear in summer. Its flowers attract insects and its seeds feed…
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
This striking black-and-white moth flies during the day in open woodlands, moorlands, and bogs. It's most common on Scottish moors.
Thanks to the Nature Networks Fund, we were thrilled to be able to organise 4 fully-funded boat trips out to Skomer and Skokholm this year. Designed for disabled people, along with their carers…
This crab is common around all of the UK. If you've ever been rockpooling or crabbing, it's probably the shore crab that you've met.
Also known as the flat topshell, these are one of the most common and colourful sea snails you are likely to see when out on a rockpool safari!
Water figwort is a tall plant of riverbanks, pond margins, damp meadows and wet woodlands. Its maroon flowers are pollinated by the Common wasp.