St Martin's
St. Martin's is made up of a mixture of habitats, making it a haven for wildlife. It is the first island you spot as you cross from the mainland. At just two miles long, the beaches are regularly voted as some of the best in the UK.
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Wildlife
Wildlife on the Isles of Scilly is like nowhere else on earth. The diversity of habitats makes it hugely biodiverse; some species are only found here in the UK, whilst others thrive in abundance.
House martin
As its name suggests, the house martin can be spotted nesting in the eaves of houses in our towns and villages. Its intricate mud nests take days to build and are often returned to and used in…
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…
Common seal
The smaller of our two UK seal species, common seals are also known as harbour seals. Despite being called "Common", they are actually less common than grey seals!
Sand martin
The tiny, brown-and-white sand martin is a common summer visitor to the UK, nesting in colonies on rivers, lakes and flooded gravel pits. It returns to Africa in winter.
My history book
Tim has volunteered at Astley Moss for five years, helping to increase the water levels on the bogs back to their historic healthy levels. He especially loves watching the birds return to this…
Watching wildlife on Scilly
Wildlife on the Isles of Scilly is like nowhere else on earth, and watching it can be hugely rewarding. Find out how to enjoy some of our star species and wildlife experiences.
Recreation and Wildlife Reports
Recreation and Wildlife disturbance reports
Winning for Scilly Wildlife
"Winning for Scilly Wildlife" is an exciting new way for you to support the work of the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust whilst being in with the chance of winning £25,000.
Grey seal
These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.
Grey seal
Grey Seals are among the rarest seals in the world, with the UK grey seal colonies representing around 40% of the world population.