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Chaffinch

The colourful and delightful chaffinch is a regular garden visitor across the UK. Look out for it hopping about on the ground under birdtables and hedges.

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Flagship Species

The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust is focusing our conservation efforts on a handful of key species, including grey seals, Manx shearwaters, red-barbed ants, gilt-edged lichen and least adder's-tongue fern.
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Scilly's species

The Isles of Scilly is home to some incredible wildlife, from grey seals to seabirds, unique plants and amazing rockpool creatures, some of which are found nowhere else in the UK.
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Adopt a Scilly Species

You can support the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust by adopting a Scilly species. What will you choose: Scilly shrew, shearwater or seal?
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Hawfinch

The hawfinch is the UK's largest finch, with an enormous bill powerful enough to crush a cherry stone. Despite their size, they are typically elusive, especially during the summer nesting…

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Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.

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Thank you for keeping Scilly special

We all know how special the Isles of Scilly are. Whether you live or work here or visit our islands on holiday, you’ll know how the beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife get under your skin. We are determined to keep our islands special for everyone and for wildlife, encouraging species to thrive and protecting our wild habitats. That's why we're so grateful for your support.
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Brambling

These winter visitors are close relatives of the chaffinch and can often be found in the same flocks, where their white rump and nasal calls give them away.

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What is a Nudibranch?

Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…