Sea lemon
A large colourful sea slug found on rocky shores around the UK.
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Chwilio
Death's-head hawk-moth
This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.
Thick topshell
The thick topshell is a common sight on rocky shores in Wales and South West England.
Fly orchid
The fly-shaped flowers of this fascinating plant are attractive to insects - but not the ones you might expect!
Purple laver
This purply-brown seaweed is a common feature on our rocky shores and on our dinner plates.
Spring squill
Spring squill is a small, star-shaped purple-blue flower found on coastal grasslands.
Reserve officer diaries
Thanks for stopping by to check out my blog. I have wanted to start up a reserve diaries type blog for a while now, where I can share with you my role and the duties I undertake managing the Trust…
Goose barnacle
Goose barnacles often wash up on our shores attached to flotsam after big storms.
Adder
Our only venomous snake, the shy adder can be spotted basking in the sunshine in woodland glades and on heathlands.
Chitons
Found on rocky shores around the UK, Chitons are a kind of mollusc identifiable by their characteristic coat-of-mail shells.
Green sea urchin
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.
Spirorbis tube worm
Ever noticed lots of little white spirals on seaweed fronds on rocky shores? These are tiny tube worms!