10 best wildlife watching trips

For starfish

 
Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall

One of the most exciting ways to search out starfish is to scuba dive or snorkel. Manacles Reef, off the eastern Lizard Peninsula coast, is a safe bet or finding common, cushion and spiny starfish, which range in colour from red and orange to green and brown. The reefs are also home to soft corals and sponges.

For further info, call Porthkerris Divers on 01326 280620 or visit www.porthkerris.com. Dives cost from £25 for qualified divers. Learn-to-dive courses also available.