Bats were once common in Scilly but by the 1990’s they seem almost to have disappeared. This is undoubtedly down to habitat loss, improvements to barns and buildings which they would have roosted in and food availability, compounded by the use of insecticides on farms. Due to changes in these practices, bats numbers appear to be recovering. Read more
When you hear the word “meadow”, where does your imagination take you? Join Ambassador Steve Backshall & Comms Officer Nikki Banfield for what may be a surprising trip into Scilly's underwater world! (Originally written for S-Magazine | Isles of Scilly Travel) Read more
April heralds the return of our regionally, nationally and internationally important breeding seabirds, including our loveable "awkward Auks". Read more
Tean may be one of Scilly's larger uninhabited Islands but she is home to some of Scilly's smallest non-human inhabitants. Find out why our Ranger Team will be on Tean this week, the work they will be doing and why... Read more
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is a problem not just for nature, but for people too. Read more
It's now been four years since the Ranger Team started their planned annual programme of management on Gugh and since writing our original blog in January 2016 "Gugh to get the Star Treatment!" a lot has happened. Read more
2020 has been a pretty tough year for many people, with a variety of ups and downs. The world of conservation has reflected this roller coaster ride, with much of our work, and wildlife, being impacted including our annual seabird surveys. Read more
It's 8am on a misty, murky day in Scilly and I'm sat in the stern of the rib, bombing out across the water from St Mary's towards Great Ganinnick...today, we're off to learn all about the green stuff that grows in the blue stuff. Read more
If you were to see an animal in distress, I’m sure the vast majority of us would agree that your first instinct would be to help them…and often our team here at the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust are the first port of call for many in gathering help and advice. Read more
Back in June, following a brief period of much needed rain, the clouds parted, the sun shone and Scilly was treated to the most amazing natural spectacle. Here you'll find our own observations and "the science" behind it, thanks to some lovely friends! Read more
In April 2019 the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust (IoSWT) and Isles of Scilly Steamship Group (ISSG) entered into a new partnership; working together for, and recognising the importance of Scilly’s precious nature and landscapes. Here's an update just over one year on. Read more
All over the world, people pay top dollar for amazing marine wildlife experiences. Donal Griffin, Marine Conservation Officer, The Wildlife Trusts is on hand to dispel the myth that you can't have amazing marine encounters right here in the UK! Read more