Scilly's seal pupping season
August-November is grey seal pupping season, and on Scilly this means that we’re more likely to see young ‘white coats’ (pups) on our beaches. Whilst the majority of seal pups are born in remote…
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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.
Share your oystercatcher sightings
This summer, we are asking visitors and residents to share their sightings of oystercatchers around Scilly. What were they doing, how many were there, and where are the hotspots that we need to protect? If you see these special shorebirds, let us know so that we can work to conserve them.
A Scilly Summer Seabird Season
Our Seabird Survey Assistant Hester Odgers reflects on her summer working on our island-wide breeding seabird survey...
Thank you for sharing your sightings
Thank you for sharing your sightings of Scilly's most iconic shorebird. The map below shows all of our sightings so far. We'll be taking all of this data, combining it with our own breeding seabird survey and using this protect our precious oystercatchers into the future.
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…
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.
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.
Scilly through the seasons
Enjoy wildlife on the Isles of Scilly throughout the year.
How to help wildlife at work
Attracting wildlife to your work will help improve their environment – and yours!
How to make a hedge for wildlife
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.