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Wildlife Watch Events
Nine days of events and activities during summer holidays to celebrate Cornwall’s seas
Cornwall Wildlife Trust are celebrating National Marine Week this summer by running nine days packed with family-friendly events and activities to celebrate Cornwall’s seas.
Water company support exciting Wildlife Trust marine events from spring to autumn
Cornwall Wildlife Trust is delighted to invite you to an array of wonderful water-related wildlife events taking place during 2019, all supported by South West Water.
Bird cherry
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…
Cornish apples and craft at Trenance Cottages
Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s 2019 Open Gardens season continues to attract both locals and tourists and their next venue is a lovely family garden near to Newquay. Number 2 Trenance Cottages, at St.…
Bird's-nest orchid
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
Cornwall's Top 10 Wildlife Wonders of 2018
2018 has been a very mixed year for Cornwall’s wildlife. Nationally 56% of UK species have declined in recent years, some of them at an alarming rate. The same thing is happening here in Cornwall…
Common bird's-foot-trefoil
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
How to build a bird box
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.