A shingle plant called yellow horned poppy

Yellow horned poppy, so called because of the its flower and long, green pods which appear in summer, it can withstand the harsh conditions of the coastal shingle beaches and therefore grows well in Hastings.

The beaches around Hastings Pier are full of wildlife and plants, there are many rock pools to discover with an array of interesting species, including molluscs, crustaceans, and sea anemone. This region of the English Channel also supports many important sea fish populations including cod, Dover sole, mackerel and plaice.