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.
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Flagship Species
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is focusing our conservation efforts on a handful of key species, including grey seals, Manx shearwaters, red-barbed ants, gilt-edged lichen and least adder's-tongue fern.
Scilly's species
The Isles of Scilly is home to some incredible wildlife, from grey seals to seabirds, unique plants and amazing rockpool creatures, some of which are found nowhere else in the UK.
Grey seal
These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.
Adopt a Scilly Species
You can support the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust by adopting a Scilly species. What will you choose: Scilly shrew, shearwater or seal?
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!
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Thank you for Adopting a Scilly Species with the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust
Grey Seals in Scilly
Across the Southwest of England, the Isles of Scilly are recognised as being regionally important for Grey Seals. The islands support over 60% of all Grey Seal pups born annually in the southwest…
Grey partridge
The grey partridge is an attractive bird that prefers the ground to pear trees! Found on farmland and grassland, it is under threat from loss of habitat.
Grey wagtail
A breeding bird of fast-flowing, upland rivers, the grey wagtail can also be seen in lowland areas, farmyards and even towns in winter.
Grey squirrel
The grey squirrel was introduced into the UK in the 1800s. It provides an easy encounter with wildlife for many people, but can be damaging to woodlands and has contributed to the decline of the…
Grey plover
The grey plover is similar to the golden plover, but as its name suggests, has a silver- and black-speckled back, rather than a gold one. It is only found at the coast and is mostly a winter…