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Worm pipefish

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

Ballan wrasse

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!

Corkwing wrasse

One of the most striking and beautiful reef species found in the UK!

Field elm

Field elm suffered declines due to the devastating effects of Dutch elm disease, but can still be found across much of the UK.

Montagu’s sea snail

Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!

Lesser weaver fish looking very cute and beady eyed on the ocean floor

Lesser weever fish

One of the only venomous fish to be found in British waters, the lesser weever fish is certainly one to watch out for!

Shore clingfish / Cornish sucker

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

European flounder

Able to camouflage itself to its surroundings, the European flounder is one of our many amazing flatfish!

Orange underwing

This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.

Marsh fritillary

This beautiful butterfly is one of our rarest, now mostly restricted to the western parts of the UK.

Painted goby

This slim fish is usually found on gravelly parts of the seabed, close to shore, but can turn up in rockpools.

 Black redstart

Black redstart

A rare breeder in the UK, this sooty-coloured bird is as at home on an industrial site as it is on a rocky cliff face.