The distinctive rounded wings of the lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock. In spring, these flocks disperse and some birds breed in the UK.…

Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.

Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!

The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.

The blackbird of the mountains, ring ouzels can be found breeding on upland moors and rocky crags in summer.

A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!

Lilac is an introduced species in the UK that can sometimes be found in hedgerows and along woodland edges. Flower spikes appear in spring, beautifully scented and packed with small, lilac-pink…

The wolf spider can be found in a wide range of habitats, including the garden. It hunts down its prey, leaping on it just like a wolf. Spiders are beneficial neighbours, helping to manage garden…

The bright green ring-necked parakeet is an escapee and our only naturalised parrot; its success is likely due to warmer winters.