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Manx shearwater
This mysterious little bird is known for its haunting call and was once mistaken for witches by pirates off the coast of Wales! They travel thousands of miles every year to nest in their hobbit-…
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Sooty shearwater
These globe-spanning seabirds can often be seen offshore in autumn, shearing low over the waves.
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Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust confirms return of rare species
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust, confirms the first flowering dwarf pansy on the uninhabited island of Tean after 17 years absence, as a result of long-term habitat restoration work.
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Sand eel
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
Chapel Down
At the eastern end of St Martin’s, Chapel Down plateau is one of the best examples of ‘waved’ maritime heathland across the archipelago. The steep granite cliffs are home to breeding Manx…