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Why native mammals need YOUR help in Cornwall
As another winter approaches, Cornwall Wildlife Trust has turned its attention to helping the wild mammals of woodlands, farmland, open moors, heaths and gardens. Cornwall’s wild mammals face many…
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…
Countless mysterious sea creatures washed up on Cornwall’s beaches
During the first half of May, Cornwall Wildlife Trust has received many reports from members of the public who have found huge numbers of alien-looking blue creatures stranded on Cornwall’s…
Nine days of events and activities during summer holidays to celebrate Cornwall’s seas
Cornwall Wildlife Trust are celebrating National Marine Week this summer by running nine days packed with family-friendly events and activities to celebrate Cornwall’s seas.
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.
Small tortoiseshell
The pretty small tortoiseshell is a familiar garden visitor that can be seen feeding on flowers all year-round during warm spells. Overwintering adults may find resting spots in sheds, garages or…
Small skipper
Often found basking on tall grasses, or buzzing between stems, the small skipper is a small, orange butterfly. It prefers rough grassland, verges and woodland edges.
Small white
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
Small heath
The small heath is the smallest of our brown butterflies and has a fluttering flight. It favours heathlands, as its name suggests, as well as other sunny habitats.
Small teasel
A prickly, tall plant, the Small teasel is closely related to the Common teasel, but has much smaller, more rounded flower heads. It prefers damp, open woodlands.