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Friends of Scilly Wildlife

Visit Scilly? Or just love the Islands? Protect what is important to you, become a Friend of Scilly Wildlife! Click to find out more!
Let Nature Help!

An exciting new report from The Wildlife Trusts has been launched today. 'Let nature help - how nature's recovery is essential for tackling the climate crisis' calls for greater investment in carbon-capturing landscapes. The report reveals that degraded habitats could absorb a whopping third of the UK's CO2 emissions if they were to be expertly restored.
Our Amazing Oceans

Our oceans are AMAZING. Covering 70% of the planet, and accounting for 97% of the world's water, our oceans account for 99% of all of the living space on Earth!
Scilly's Special Species - wild flowers

We've had some great successes so far this year, and it's only June! Wild flowers are flourishing due to positive habitat management we are undertaking

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!

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.
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.
The Landscapes for Life Annual Report 2018-2019

The Landscapes for Life Annual Report brings under the spotlight the fantastic work of the UK's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty during the year 2018-2019!
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Support Us

Love Scilly? Help us to protect and care for our Islands nationally important seabirds and other marine life
David Appleton

Vice Chair