Common skate
Despite its name, the "common" skate is not so common anymore. In fact, they are Critically Endangered.
Despite its name, the "common" skate is not so common anymore. In fact, they are Critically Endangered.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is asking its supporters to respond to a Government consultation by 10th May to ensure wildlife and Local Wildlife Sites are given protection in future planning policy.…
The common pond skater can be seen 'skating' over the surface of ponds, lakes, ditches and slow-moving rivers. It is predatory, feeding on small insects by detecting vibrations in the…
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
This large skate has tiny, prickly spines all over its back.
It’s easy to identify this distinctive skate from the black and yellow marbled eye spots on each wing.
These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.
The most commonly encountered ray around the British Isles, it's easy to see where the thornback ray got its name from - just check out the spines on its back!
The undulate ray has beautiful wavy patterns on its back, which helps it camouflage against the sandy seabed.