Higher Moors & Porth Hellick Pool
One of the wilder areas of St Mary's and one of the Isles of Scilly's main wetland areas, Higher Moors and the associated Porth Hellick Pool and the shingle sand bar of Porth Hellick…
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Lower Moors
Situated just to the east of Hugh Town, Lower Moors is one of the first really wild places you encounter on St Mary's after leaving the town. Lying between Telegraph Road and Trench Lane (…
Pool of Bryher & Popplestone Bank
Situated on the west side of Bryher close to the dramatic Hell Bay, Pool of Bryher is the only true brackish lagoon on Scilly. It is separated from the sea by a narrow and very mobile storm beach…
Jersey tiger
The jersey tiger moth is a beautiful moth with creamy white strips on its forewing and bold orange underwings. It is mainly found in the south.
My bigger picture
Acclaimed underwater photographer Paul Naylor has been diving and capturing images of life in the waters around the British coast for years, with over 2,000 dives to his name. He knows the impact…
Green tiger beetle
A ferocious and agile predator, the green tiger beetle hunts spiders, ants and caterpillars on heaths, grasslands and sand dunes. It is one of our fastest insects and a dazzling metallic green…
Garden tiger moth
The garden tiger is an attractive, brown-and-white moth of sand dunes, woodland edges, meadows and hedgerows; it will also visit gardens. In decline, it is suffering from the 'tidying up…
Scarlet tiger
This beautiful moth is often found resting on leaves, though it does also fly during the day.
High brown fritillary
Considered Britain's most threatened butterfly, the high brown fritillary can be only be found in a few areas of England and Wales.
Ruby elfcup
As its name suggests, the ruby elfcup is a bright red, cup-shaped fungus. It is widespread, but scarce, and can be found on fallen twigs and branches, particularly in areas with higher rainfall.…
Swollen-thighed beetle
This metallic green beetle can be seen visiting flowers on sunny days in spring and summer.
Ring ouzel
The blackbird of the mountains, ring ouzels can be found breeding on upland moors and rocky crags in summer.