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This large shrike visits the UK in small numbers each year, passing through on migration or spending the winter here.

This small duck is an uncommon winter visitor to the UK, where they're usually found on lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.

This small, white heron is an increasingly common sight in parts of the UK as it spreads north from continental Europe.

This brilliant red and white sea slug would make the perfect nudibranch for a Christmas card image or perhaps a football team mascot!

Despite its dazzling colouration, this fabulous nudibranch can be easily missed, due to its small size!

Also known as the flat topshell, these are one of the most common and colourful sea snails you are likely to see when out on a rockpool safari!

This remarkable creature shows nature’s fantastic complexity!

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It is easy to be confused by these flower-like animals with flowery names! The ‘daisy’ anemone is one of the larger UK anemone species!

This vibrant green worm is arguably the most attractive worm found on the rocky shore!

The last thing you’d expect this extraordinary creature to be is a fish!

The largest of the UK wrasse species, the ballan wrasse with its striking patterning is a delight for any rocky reef snorkeller or shallow water diver!