Who we are
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife trust has a dedicated team of people who care passionately about nature on the islands, supported by a diverse trustee board.
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The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust manages around half the islands (over 700ha) for wildlife, providing safe access for people to explore and keeping our landscapes beautiful.
Common prawn
The common prawn is a familiar sight to anyone who has spent time exploring rockpools - particularly their characteristic quick dart into the darkness just as you spot them!
Barnacle goose
The black-and-white barnacle goose flies here for the 'warmer' winter from Greenland and Svalbard. This epic journey was once a mystery to people, who thought it hatched from the goose…
Lugworm
Have you ever seen those worm-like mounds on beaches? Those are a sign of lugworms! The worms themselves are very rarely seen except by fishermen who dig them up for bait.
Orca
Orca, sometimes known as ‘killer whales’, are unmistakable with their black and white markings. Although we do have a small group of orca who live in British waters, you would be lucky to see them…
Rabbit
Who doesn’t love spotting rabbits hopping through long grass during a walk in the countryside? They are a common sight but it is always a treat to see their curious faces popping up, ears stood…
Local groups
There are a number of local groups, charities and organisations who work with us to help wildlife on the Isles of Scilly.
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
Orca in Scilly
A pod of two Orca have been sighted in the waters around Scilly. Read about who they are, where they've come from, and a first hand account of the once-in-a-lifetime sighting from a nearby…
Little cuttlefish
This little cuttlefish really lives up to its name - it only reaches about 6cm long!
My playground
Sam is a regular at Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve, where he loves to crawl and walk in the grass and you never know who you might meet. The world is one big playground full of exciting sights,…