Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
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Scilly Billy Appeal
We are adopting a creative, cute solution to boost biodiversity on the Isles of Scilly, by introducing English Goats to our grazing team.
Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust appeals for help to Save our Shorebirds
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is appealing for help in saving one of the islands’ most vulnerable shorebirds. In addition to launching a fundraising campaign, the Trust is asking members of…
Common squid
The common squid is a weird and wonderful predator found all around our coasts.
Swallowtail
The exotic and beautiful swallowtail is the UK's largest butterfly. A strong flier, residents can be spotted over wetlands in Norfolk during summer. Migrants occasionally appear in southern…
Gem (or wartlet) anemone
Not to be confused with the ‘jewel anemone’ which resides in deeper waters, the gem anemone is just as wonderful a find on the rocky shore!
Common eelgrass
This seagrass species is a kind of flowering plant that lives beneath the sea, providing an important habitat for many rare and wonderful species.
Portuguese Man O'War
Despite appearances, this weird and wonderful creature is not a jellyfish! They're sometimes found washed up on our shores after westerly winds. Look but don't touch - they give a very…
Little stint
This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.
Jack snipe
This well-camouflaged wader is a winter visitor to the UK, where it can be seen feeding on wetlands with a distinctive bobbing motion.
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You can support the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust through donations, either to a specific appeal or to our core funding.
Marsh cinquefoil
Look for the deep magenta, star-shaped flowers of Marsh cinquefoil in marshes, bogs, fens and wetlands in the north, west and east of the UK.