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Lizard orchid
The petals of the rare Lizard orchid's flowers form the head, legs and long tail of a lizard. They are greenish, with light pink spots and stripes, and smell strongly of goats! Spot this tall…
Common lizard
Look out for a common lizard basking in the warm sun as you wander around heathlands, moorlands and grasslands. You might even be lucky enough to spot one in your garden, too!
Sand lizard
The sand lizard is extremely rare due to the loss of its sandy heath and dune habitats. Reintroduction programmes have helped establish new populations.
Wildlife Patrons: Events
National Whale and Dolphin Watch: Lizard Point
Join Seaquest Southwest’s public seawatch in 2026 National Whale & Dolphin Watch Week to spot wildlife and support marine conservation.
Rare Damselfly discovered on The Lizard
A species of damselfly thought to have never previously occurred in Cornwall has been discovered at a site near St Keverne on The Lizard peninsula. This has been verified by staff at Cornwall…
Beaver Reintroduction Consultation Events in Cornwall
Cornwall Wildlife Trust are hosting four wild beaver reintroduction consultation events across the Par and Fowey catchments during winter 2024/25.
News and Events from our Associated Groups
Wildlife Groundswell: Community-Led Conservation on the Lizard Peninsula
Wildlife Groundswell, one of Cornwall Wildlife Trust's Associated Groups, is a community-driven conservation organisation based on the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, empowering local people to…
Seaquest Southwest Public Seawatch: Dawn til Dusk Watch
Join Seaquest Southwest’s public seawatch surveys to spot marine wildlife, monitor species, and contribute to marine conservation efforts.
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.