Risso’s dolphin
Risso’s dolphins are mysterious creatures usually only found in deep, offshore waters.
Risso’s dolphins are mysterious creatures usually only found in deep, offshore waters.
John has worked in fisheries management for over 25 years. He has seen our waterways at their best – and their worst. He knows firsthand how devastating unhealthy rivers can be for wildlife and…
Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!
This rare anemone lives up to its name with a spectacular display of long, white tentacles.
Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.
A common and stocky bird of our rocky coasts, the rock pipit can nearly always be seen close to the sea. It is a bit smaller than a starling.
Elegant, airy woodlands of silver-barked birches found across the northern uplands. Often transient in feel, with scattered trees growing over the heathy field layer of the surrounding moorland,…
These large rocky shore fish look like they belong in deeper waters, but they are the find of the day for any rockpooler!
A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!
Not to be confused with the ‘jewel anemone’ which resides in deeper waters, the gem anemone is just as wonderful a find on the rocky shore!