Sun Fish – Mola Mola

Well, if you have never heard of a ‘mola mola’, also known as an ocean sun fish, you are not alone, but these fascinating creatures are the world’s largest bony fish and they are occasionally se...

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Cornish Choughs

Distinctively red coloured bills and legs make these easily recognisable members of the crow family easy to spot – but take your binoculars, as there are not many of them around, Choughs are now a s...

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Badgers

Here in Cornwall, badgers (‘Brock’ is the old name for them) are an important part of the countryside. They largely live on earthworms and slugs but are also not averse to fruit, and small mammals...

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Stick Insects

Curious looking creatures, stick insects look like, well, sticks/twigs! Did you ever keep one as a child? They seemed to live in jars in schools back in long gone days. Now, they are uncommon and ther...

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Wildlife Wonders: Bioluminescent Jellyfish in Cornwall

Cornwall is known for its natural beauty, think unspoilt beaches, enchanting woodlands and wild moorlands. But what about the beauty that lives in our waters? Jellyfish are mysterious creatures, the f...

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Bird Watching

If you are seeking an ornithological paradise, Cornwall, with its many miles of coastline and mild climate, attracts migratory birds and some unusual ones at that. Don’t forget the call of the herri...

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