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Have you ever seen those worm-like mounds on beaches? Those are a sign of lugworms! The worms themselves are very rarely seen except by fishermen who dig them up for bait.

A handsome gamebird, the pheasant is an introduced species that has settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its farmland and woodland habitats, although you'll probably hear the loud, croaking call of the male before you see it.

These little critters are related to the woodlice you find in your garden and play a very important role on rocky shores.

Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.

A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.

Look out for this tiny crab under rocks and boulders on rocky shores - you'll have to look closely though, they're pretty well camouflaged!

If you spot a crawling shell next time you're at the seaside, take a closer look… it might be a hermit crab!

Despite its name, the great spider crab is actually smaller than the more common European spider crab.

Also known as the brown crab, this large crab is found around all UK shores and is identifiable by the distinctive pie-crust edge to its brown shell.

This large starfish looks just like the sun, with 10-12 arms spreading outwards like rays.

A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!

This large brittlestar can be found in rockpools around much of the UK, but be gentle - its arms are very brittle and will break off if disturbed.