County Wildlife Sites
County Wildlife Sites are the most significant areas of semi-natural habitat in Cornwall outside statutory protected sites such as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and Special Areas of Conservation (SACs)
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Mammal Magic in Spring
Spring is a great time to spot wildlife including our mammals! At this time of year, badger and fox cubs are starting to come above ground, hedgehogs are very active in the garden and bats have…
How to help wildlife at work
Attracting wildlife to your work will help improve their environment – and yours!
What are County Wildlife Sites and why are they important?
Cornwall’s nearly 500 County Wildlife Sites, covering around 10% of Cornwall’s land mass, are vital for various habitats and wildlife. Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Head of Nature Reserves, Callum,…
Our Wildlife Work
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Spring squill, bluer than bluebells!
One of spring’s most vibrant plants is in full bloom at the moment, but not for long! Ligger and Holywell headlands situated on the coast between Holywell Bay and Perran Sands are covered in the…
Trenarth spring opening for Trust
Trenarth at High Cross near Constantine has always been a garden to encourage wildlife and their connection with Cornwall Wildlife Trust is now well established. This popular Cornish garden is…
A garden for hedgehogs in spring
One of the highlights of last summer for me was regularly finding a hedgehog (which I imaginatively called Hedgey) and a larger hedgehog (Hodge) in our garden late on summer evenings.
Another busy spring on Looe Island
From nesting oystercatchers to returning seals - it's been a busy spring for Looe Island's wardens, Claire Lewis and Jon Ross.
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.
A spring update from Looe Island Nature Reserve
Looe Island Warden Claire Lewis shares some exciting spring sightings, such as chiffchaffs, butterflies and hawkmoths.
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.