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Conger eel

Conger eels are about 65kg and eat most small creatures that they can find in the sea.  They are caught by a line and sold for food on the continent.

They are huge and can grow up to 7 metres long.  They have a pale grey underside and a darker grey back.

Care needs to be taken if you approach one as they can bite.

 

Small Tortoiseshell butterfly

Small tortoiseshell butterflies are wide spread and easily found in Britain.  They have a nice colouring and look pretty in the light.

They lay eggs at certain times of the year and from these there are caterpillars.  Which later grow into these golden butterflies.

They are easy to see and look beautiful in gardens.

Orb shell cockle

There are many orb shells to be found along the shores.  A lot of birds and fish rely on them for food and it is a big part of their diet.

The shells move around a lot and climb up the water plants and along the rocks.  It is difficult to find them because they blend into their background.

They are also found in mud, gravel and among the roots of plants this is because there is plenty of food there.

They are quite pretty with speckled browns and yellows and an orange line along them.  And you should easily be able to find some.