Caledonian forest
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.
This large round urchin is sometimes found in rockpools, recognisable by its pink spiky shell (known as a test).
These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.
These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!
Annual meadow-grass is a coarse, vigorous grass that can be found on waste ground, bare grassland and in lawns. In some situations, it can be considered a weed.
This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.
Acclaimed underwater photographer Paul Naylor has been diving and capturing images of life in the waters around the British coast for years, with over 2,000 dives to his name. He knows the impact…
It's easy to see where the snakelocks anemone got its name when you spot its flowing tentacles. But be careful when out rockpooling, those tentacles give a nasty sting!
This hefty diving bird is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen around the coast or occasionally on large inland lakes.
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
This large, fluffy-looking moth is on the wing in July and August, but you might spot a caterpillar at almost any time of year.