A common spider of heathland and grassland, the nursery web spider has brown and black stripes running the length of its body. It is an active hunter, only using its silk to create a protective…

As the UK’s tallest bird the common crane is instantly recognisable with the ruffle of tail feathers and very long legs. Their bugling call is also very distinctive.

These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!

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.

Meadow crane's-bill has striking violet flowers that pepper hay meadows, verges and grasslands with colour in summer. It is also a popular choice for gardeners and attracts a wide variety of…

Bloody crane's-bill has striking magenta flowers that pepper our rare limestone pavements, grasslands and sand dunes with summer colour. It is a favourite of all kinds of insects, including…

This distinctive lark is a passage migrant and winter visitor to the UK, most often found along the east coast of Britain.

This slender and elegant shark species is often found close to shore all around our coasts and can grow up to 6 feet long.

One of the most bizarre fish to find on the rocky shore, the clingfish appears an assortment of different animals stuck together!