Author: Amanda Scott
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Barn Owl
Also known as the Ghost Owl, this nocturnal bird of prey can sometimes be seen hunting during the day. An early evening or dusk walk through the National Trust’s Penrose estate […]
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Broad-bodied Chaser
Windmill Farm is a haven for dragon- and damselflies, including species such as this Broad-bodied Chaser. Photo: © Natural England/Allan Drewitt
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Green Tiger Beetle
This might be our commonest tiger beetle, but its metallic green hue and long-legged bursts of speed make it a delight to see in the spring and summer. Photo: © […]
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Firecrest
A flash of fiery bronze – watch out for flocks of beautiful Firecrests in the spring.Photo: © Richard Birchett
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Snowdrops
In February, the weather might still be cold and blustery, but snowdrops, the early heralds of spring, are already poking out their gleaming white heads. Photo: Amanda Scott
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Exmoor Pony
This tough pony is another of our hard-working grazers, helping to conserve the heathland and coastal habitats of The Lizard. Photo: Steve Townsend
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Pigmy Rush
In the early days of summer, look out for diminutive, pink-flushed Pigmy Rush along the ancient trackways of The Lizard. Photo: Amanda Scott
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Humpback Whale
You never know – you may, with a pinch of luck, spot a Humpback Whale off The Lizard’s coastline over the autumn and winter months.Photo: Captain Budd Christman, NAOO
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Highland Cattle
The hardiness of this distinctive breed makes it an excellent choice for conservation grazing. Photo: Steve Townsend
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Shetland Pony
We might be at the other end of the land from the far northern isles, but you can still spot Shetland ponies on The Lizard, doing their bit for conservation. […]
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Black Bryony
Autumn is setting in, which means it’s almost berry season! You can look forward to Elder, Hawthorn, Holly, and the lovely but poisonous red berries of Black Bryony (pictured). Photo: […]
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Lesser Centaury
Look for for Lesser Centaury in summer and early autumn along coastal clifftops. Photo: Steve Townsend
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Migrant Hawker
This dragonfly species is on the wing well into the autumn, and can often be seen away from the ponds where it breeds. Photo: Ray Surridge
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Golden-haired Longhorn Beetle
This lovely and somewhat rare longhorn beetle species was spotted at Erisey Barton in July a few years ago. Photo: Sarah Board
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Woodchat Shrike
The Woodchat Shrike is a lovely species from further south that is an occasional vagrant to our shores. Photo: Dougy Wright
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Spiny Starfish
The spiky Spiny Starfish can grow up to 70 cm but this one, spotted in Mount’s Bay on a kayaking trip, was a more modest 20 cm. Photo: Steve Townsend