These moths can be seen flying on sunny days, but you're more likely to spot the fuzzy caterpillars crawling over paths.

Brittle stars, sea urchins and other starfish will want to stay out of the way of this speedy carnivorous starfish!

Guillemots really know how to live life on the edge – quite literally! They nest tightly packed on steep ledges and cliffs around the coast. This may sound like a strange nesting spot, but it…

The Arctic tern is famed for its aggression towards any that would disturb its nest - it will dive-bomb intruders with its sharp beak. Large, noisy colonies can be found on the Farne Islands and…

Plaice is a common sight all around our coasts - if you can spot it! They are extremely well camouflaged against the seabed and can even change colour to better match their surroundings.

If you spot a crawling shell next time you're at the seaside, take a closer look… it might be a hermit crab!

The Parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a Silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…