Humpback whale
The humpback whale is making a comeback, with more and more individuals being seen in UK seas every year. They are well known for their acrobatic behaviour - so don't be surprised to see them…
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Humpback whales in Cornwall
Follow the incredible journeys of humpback whales around Cornwall with our real-time tracker. Discover sightings, migration patterns, and how you can help protect these majestic marine mammals.
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Humpback whale filmed in Falmouth Bay in rare summer sighting
Humpback whale sightings in Cornwall are few and far between, however, on the 5th of June, couple Linda and Ryan from Evocean Sailing recorded this incredibly lucky whale encounter in Falmouth Bay…
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Latest news, blogs, podcasts and other updates from Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Humpback whales seen breaching off Cornwall's coast as Trust's marine team hope for winter sightings surge
Several sightings of humpback whales have been filmed off the coast of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly this week.
News and Events from our Associated Groups
Read stories from local groups across Cornwall and find out how to get involved with their latest events.
Dam good news for beavers: Wild release application process open
Cornwall Wildlife Trust welcomes the news that the UK Government is now accepting applications for licensed wild release of beavers in England.
Great news for Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places!
We did it! Thanks to an online campaign and some hard work behind the scenes, Cornwall's wildlife and wild places now have more protection.
All eyes on the horizon – now’s the time of year to spot humpback whales
All around the Cornish coast between November and March, it’s worth keeping an eye out to sea – as, if you are very lucky, you may encounter an experience that will take your breath away.
Minke whale
The UK's smallest whale, the minke whale, is notoriously inquisitive around boats and is even known to breach clear of the water. Beware though - their fragrant breath has given them the…
Good news for west Cornwall's waterways - Drift, Argal, Stithians and Cober catchments
Increased biodiversity shows vastly improved water quality in west Cornwall's upstream waterways.