Welcome to Natural Lizard, the website of the Linking The Lizard Countryside Partnership: working together for people, place, nature and climate
Things to see and do
Plant species spotlight: Sundew
Sundew, an insectivorous plant of wet acid heaths can be found in boggy areas on The Lizard. It’s often growing alongside Sphagnum mosses. Crousa Downs is a great place to look.
Bird species spotlight: Stonechat
Stonechats, with that clacking call like two stones tapped against each other, can be seen across the heathlands and clifftops. Look out for them perched on top of gorse and bramble.
Insect species spotlight: Cinnabar moth
Both the caterpillar and adult Cinnabar moth are brightly coloured – the caterpillars in yellow and black stripes, and the adults in red and black. Look for the caterpillars feasting on Ragwort.
Heritage on The Lizard
The Lizard’s history and archaeology is fascinating. Head over to our Heritage page to find some exciting places to learn about and visit.
Wildlife Groundswell is on YouTube
Our partners at Wildlife Groundswell have launched a YouTube Channel. Their first videos are of the Celebration of Nature on the Early May Bank Holiday.
Events
Check out our events page on this website to discover some of the walks and activities our partner organisations are leading. There’s lots of fun and learning to share!
Places to visit on the Lizard peninsula
Our work
National Nature Reserve
The Lizard Peninsula is one of the finest places in the country for both landscape and wildlife, with a wealth of plants, animals and habitats that make visiting the area a must for nature lovers.
Get involved and Groundswell
Volunteering with us is a great way to spend time outdoors and discover some of our special places, while doing ‘good stuff’ for people and nature. We have a range of opportunities on offer.
Conservation and land management
Together, we work hard to look after and enhance biodiversity on The Lizard. Conservation managers, landowners and farmers all play an important role.
Research and publications
It does not take a genius to know that the more we know about our nature reserve and associated land the better we can care for it.