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

These mysterious and beautiful creatures rely on warm ocean currents to ‘sail’ them around the world... not a bad life?

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.

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

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

Mainly found in southern and eastern England, the common hornbeam is a tall tree of ancient woodlands. Its large catkins appear in spring, and its winged seeds are dispersed by the wind in autumn…

An inconspicuous tree for much of the year, the field maple comes to life in autumn when its lobed leaves turn golden-yellow and its winged fruits disperse in the wind. Look for it in hedges and…