Fin whale washes up on Cornish beach as Cornwall Wildlife Trust marine experts prompt search for missing animal
A fin whale was found washed up yesterday afternoon (January 12) along Cornwall's south coast.
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Annual meadow-grass
Annual meadow-grass is a coarse, vigorous grass that can be found on waste ground, bare grassland and in lawns. In some situations, it can be considered a weed.
The annual Race to protect Cornwall’s wildlife
The race is on again to raise funds to protect Cornwall’s wildlife with runners from all over the county taking part in the annual Race for Wildlife on Sunday 2nd December in Penwith.
2025 Annual Member Survey Results
Over four hundred members of Cornwall Wildlife Trust took part in our 2024 annual member survey. It's essential for us to understand your thoughts and needs, and to see how we're making progress together towards achieving our vision of a Cornwall where nature thrives.
We were genuinely inspired by the concerns and hopes we share with you.
A big thank you to everyone who took part!
We were genuinely inspired by the concerns and hopes we share with you.
A big thank you to everyone who took part!
Cornwall Wildlife Trust Photography Group Annual Competition - 2025 Winners
The Cornwall Wildlife Trust photography group run an annual competition with a selection of categories, including birds, flora and fauna. Here are the results of the 2025 competition, with some…
Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Annual General Meeting, 2023
A message from our chairman
Beyond the Wave – Cornwall’s 7th Annual Your Shore Conference
Cornwall Wildlife Trust and Cornwall College’s Your Shore Beach Rangers Project is delighted to announce the 7th Annual Your Shore Conference on Saturday 2nd March at the Pavilion Centre, Royal…
Common sexton beetle
The common sexton beetle is one of several burying beetle species in the UK. An undertaker of the animal world, it buries dead animals like mice and birds, and feeds and breeds on the corpses.
Injured, sick or dead wildlife
In the event that you come across an injured, sick, dead or stranded animal, please contact the relevant organisations here.
Beaver
Beavers are the engineers of the animal world, creating wetlands where wildlife can thrive. After a 400-year absence, beavers are back in Britain!
Purple emperor
The male purple emperor is a stunning butterfly with a brilliant purple sheen. Look for it feeding around the treetops in woodlands, or on damp ground, animal droppings or even carrion in the…
Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.