Lightbulb sea squirt
The lightbulb sea squirt is common around much of the UK. Its easy to see where its name came from!
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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.
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…
Scilly’s Comic Book Kid is a ‘hero’ for local wildlife
A local school child has smashed expectations by raising an impressive £2,215.49 for the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust. Ted Richards, who is just seven years old, wrote and illustrated his own…
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.
Violet sea snails scattered on Scilly beaches
Like so many of the weirdly wonderful creatures that wash up on our shores, violet sea snails are both mesmerizingly beautiful and completely alien to us. A purple snail that floats shell-down…
Scilly's seaweeds
A rockpool can match any garden in wildness and rugged beauty. The seashore itself is a rich, vibrant jungle of life, home to thousands of creatures and plants that make up our spectacular marine…
Scilly Billy
Scilly Billy clothing is designed on Scilly, locally printed by hand on feel-good fabrics like organic cotton and recycled materials as much as possible.
Ultra Scilly marathon leads to ultra wildlife fundraising
Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust Ranger Darren Hart completed the first Scilly60 ultra-marathon last weekend, raising over £2,700 for the island-based wildlife charity. The race, which covered over…
Scilly’s Summer Spectacles
Scilly transforms into an otherworldly paradise during the months of summer, making it a great time to experience a variety of interesting wildlife. From blossoming chamomile to migrating…