Small copper
The small copper lives up to its name in both colour and size! Look out for it from April onwards in dry, sunny habitats like heathland, downland and woodland. It can be spotted in gardens, too.…
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Small white
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
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The Isles of Scilly is situated 28 miles off Land's End, Cornwall, and is made up of five inhabited islands, many uninhabited islands and hundreds of rocks and outcrops. We boast some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in the UK and even on a busy summer day, you can soon lose yourself explore the winding paths and beautiful walks.
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.
Wildlife
Wildlife on the Isles of Scilly is like nowhere else on earth. The diversity of habitats makes it hugely biodiverse; some species are only found here in the UK, whilst others thrive in abundance.
Small heath
The small heath is the smallest of our brown butterflies and has a fluttering flight. It favours heathlands, as its name suggests, as well as other sunny habitats.
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…
Winning for Scilly Wildlife
"Winning for Scilly Wildlife" is an exciting new way for you to support the work of the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust whilst being in with the chance of winning £25,000.
Watching wildlife on Scilly
Wildlife on the Isles of Scilly is like nowhere else on earth, and watching it can be hugely rewarding. Find out how to enjoy some of our star species and wildlife experiences.
Sand hopper
Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.
Small skipper
Often found basking on tall grasses, or buzzing between stems, the small skipper is a small, orange butterfly. It prefers rough grassland, verges and woodland edges.
Dipper
The chocolate-brown, plump dipper can often be seen bobbing up and down on a stone in a fast-flowing river. It feeds on underwater insects by walking straight into, and under, the water.