Isles of Scilly Seabird Recovery Project
The Isles of Scilly Seabird Recovery Project Partnership
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My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
My project
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
Seabird Strategy
Think Scilly and think seabirds! From puffins to shearwaters, Scilly’s seabirds are a big part of what makes the islands special, and the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust has a huge commitment to them.
A Scilly Summer Seabird Season
Our Seabird Survey Assistant Hester Odgers reflects on her summer working on our island-wide breeding seabird survey...
Our projects
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust works with partners to deliver projects aimed at researching, understanding and conserving special species around the islands.
Latest Scilly seabird survey reveals dramatic declines across local breeding populations
The Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust (IoSWT) and RSPB have issued a call for action following results from the latest Isles of Scilly seabird survey. The dramatic declines documented provide a stark…
Saving Scilly seabirds – in the nick of time?
The commitment of last summer’s seabird team persisted this winter, they transitioned into a dedicated species recovery force. Now in March, puffins, Manx shearwaters and storm petrels will soon…
How to spot seabirds on Scilly
Seal spotting is a fun and exciting way to engage with one of Scilly’s most iconic species. Grey seals can often be seen bobbing off the coastline or in the embrace of an inlet, appearing almost like buoys in the water.
Beach Babes: island school sets out to protect rare breeding birds on Scilly
Pupils at the St Martin’s Base of Five Islands Academy, Isles of Scilly, have set out to adopt and protect nests of a rare breeding shorebird on the island. Working with the support of the Isles…
Roseate tern
This elegant tern is named for the rosy flush to its summer plumage. With just one regular nesting colony, it is the rarest breeding seabird in the UK.
Little tern
Found around our coasts during the breeding season, the little tern is a diminutive seabird. Despite its size, it performs remarkable aerial courtship displays.