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Portuguese Man O'War (PMO'W)

Physalia physalis
Statistics & SPA's: Scilly's Seabirds ~ A Round-Up of 2020

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.
Seabird Monitoring & Research Project 2020 technical report

This report summaries the results of fieldwork conducted between July and September 2020 (thanks to part funding from the Isles of Scilly AONB delivery programme)
Tean's Teeny Tiny Tenants

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...

Cornwall Marine Coastal Code

Marine wildlife is easily disturbed by humans; we are in their space after all! Click here if you have seen marine wildlife being disturbed and you want to report it
Tree & Hedge Management for Biodiversity

Hedges and trees are vital habitats for biodiversity
Racing Pigeons

Technically not "wild" but if they turn up in Scilly they often need a little bit of TLC and a helping hand to get home again
Hedgehogs

Hedgehogs can be found on St Mary's and at certain times of the day/year they are quite active. What should you do if you come across one that appears unwell?
Seal Pups

If you want to know what to do if you find a seal pup, please read this...
British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR)

When you find something stranded on the beach and it's alive...who you gonna call? BDMLR is an organisation dedicated to the rescue and well being of all marine mammals in distress around the UK.
Dead Marine Mammals (Marine Strandings Network)

When you find something stranded on the beach and it's dead....who you gonna call? Not "Ghostbusters" but the Marine Strandings Network Hotline!

Tean's Teeny Tiny Tenants

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...
Statistics & SPA's: Scilly's Seabirds ~ A Round-Up of 2020

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.
Cornwall Marine Coastal Code

Marine wildlife is easily disturbed by humans; we are in their space after all! Click here if you have seen marine wildlife being disturbed and you want to report it
Awkward Auks & when to see them…

April heralds the return of our regionally, nationally and internationally improtant breeding seabirds, including our loveable "awkward Auks". Will they notice that this year is a little different?
Protecting and Restoring Nature Is More Essential Than Ever

The Wildlife Trusts – a movement of 46 charities across the UK – are, like others, dealing with unprecedented challenges caused by coronavirus. Restoring nature in the UK – one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world – has become harder than ever during the pandemic. At the same time, people are seeking solace in nature to relieve the hardships caused by lockdown.
When the Aliens Landed

It's getting to that time of year again, Autumn/Winter Storms are coming; that means EPIC beachcombing and beachy finds. Here's what happened two years ago, the aliens landed!
Our achievements for nature and people

Over 50% of Scilly is safeguarded for nature because of our work
Natalie Rance

Marine Ranger
How we are funded

76% of current (2018.19) funding is from time-limited grants; it's time to change how our work is paid for.....
Dare To Be Wild!

Dare to be wild! The newly released five year review of The Wildlife Trust's #30DaysWild campaign evaluates the benefits and long-lasting "feel-good factor" of participating in the nature challenge that inspires daily acts of nature engagement every day during June.