A proud wildlife watcher
Dara shares his different way of looking at the world and a different way of ‘being’.
Dara shares his different way of looking at the world and a different way of ‘being’.
This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.
This elegant wading bird is a rare visitor to the UK, though occasionally one or two of pairs will nest here.
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
The stinging nettle is a familiar and common plant, often firmly rooted in our memories after our first, hands-on experience - a prickling irritation that's not forgotten easily!
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.
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!
A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!
White dead-nettle does not sting. It displays dense clusters of white flowers in whorls around its stem, and can be found on disturbed ground, such as roadside verges.
Red dead-nettle does not sting. It displays dense clusters of pinky-red flowers in whorls around its stem, and can be found on disturbed ground, such as roadside verges.