
UK Seas
Discover the wonderful sea creatures that inhabit the UK seas and shores
UK seas is a guide to the fauna and flora found around UK coasts. While the majority of species are marine, some species are included that are regularly encountered on land by the coast, so you’ll find descriptions of non-marine species such as reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants as well.

Little egret
Egretta garzetta
Type
Birds
Description
A white heron-like bird, with black bill and legs and yellow feet.
This bird has only recently colonised the UK, from continental Europe.
Location
Regularly seen on estuaries, harbours and mudflats in the south, sometimes on beaches and rocky shores, too.
Habitat
Mudflats