Ashy mining bee
This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.
This black and grey solitary bee takes to the wing in spring, when it can be seen buzzing around burrows in open ground.
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Although, commonly referred to as a ‘sea snail,’ this species in fact belongs to the fish family!
Dive into the long distance travels of Sandwich terns and hear about how you can help us protect this beautiful bird
This small, round sea urchin is (unsurprisingly!) green in colour and can be found on rocky shores around the UK.
This colonial creature looks like an old-fashioned quill - that's where the name sea pen comes from.
Living up to its name the Common blue damselfly is both very common and very blue. It regularly visits gardens - try digging a wildlife-friendly pond to attract damselflies and dragonflies.
The black sea bream really is a fascinating fish. From sex changes to nest building, this fish is full of surprises!
The lightbulb sea squirt is common around much of the UK. Its easy to see where its name came from!
Living up to its name, the red-tailed bumblebee is black with a big, red 'tail'.
These mat like growths found on kelp and seaweed are actually colonies of tiny individuals animals.