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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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…
Grey seal
These large seals can often be seen bobbing in the sea or lying on beaches waiting for their food to go down.
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!
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…
Marine
There's another world waiting beneath the waves. Seals weave in and out of sunlit kelp forests, cuttlefish flash all the colours of the rainbow, starfish graze along the muddy seabed and…
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.
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.
How to watch seals on Scilly
Seal spotting is a fun and exciting way to engage with one of Scilly’s most iconic species. Grey seals can often be seen bobbing off the coastline or in the embrace of an inlet, appearing almost like buoys in the water.
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.
A new look for the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is delighted to unveil its new logo. We look after around half of the land that makes up Scilly (700ha). We’ve selected the oystercatcher as an iconic island…