Spring on Scilly
Enjoy wildlife in spring on the Isles of Scilly
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Spring squill
Tolerant of the salty spray blown in from the coast, the spring squill is a small, attractive flower usually found beside the sea.
Upland spring, flush and fen
These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.
Bird Flu on the Isles of Scilly, Spring 2023
In August, 2022 Avian Influenza was confirmed on the Isles of Scilly. It was a tough time for everyone on Scilly. The team at the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust did their best to limit the risk of…
Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
Spiny starfish
Our largest starfish, the spiny starfish can reach an impressive diameter of 70cm!
Spiny spider crab
The spiny spider crab lives up to its name in every way! Their distinctive spiny shells are often found washed up on beaches.
Ring ouzel
The blackbird of the mountains, ring ouzels can be found breeding on upland moors and rocky crags in summer.
Spiny squat lobster
A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!
Lilac
Lilac is an introduced species in the UK that can sometimes be found in hedgerows and along woodland edges. Flower spikes appear in spring, beautifully scented and packed with small, lilac-pink…
Thank you for sharing your sightings
Thank you for sharing your sightings of Scilly's most iconic shorebird. The map below shows all of our sightings so far. We'll be taking all of this data, combining it with our own breeding seabird survey and using this protect our precious oystercatchers into the future.
How to provide bushes for nesting birds
In the spring, birds choose the best locations to build nests, so why not offer them a safe place to settle?