Hayle’s Giant ‘Eric’ the Echium May Be Britain’s Tallest
A Hayle pensioner’s 18ft 9in echium plant named Eric could be the UK’s tallest. Discover this Cornwall garden marvel and why visitors flock here.
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Cornwall Pauses Weedkiller Use After Massive Public Protest
Cornwall Council halts plans to reintroduce glyphosate weedkiller following strong protests from residents, doctors, and wildlife groups in Truro.
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Cornwall’s Wild Side: Samuel West Explores Local Nature & Friendship
Samuel West’s new Channel 5 series, ‘Sam and Ade Go Birding,’ highlights Cornwall’s stunning landscapes and wildlife, inspiring locals and visitors to explore.
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Cornwall Celebrates ‘Extinct’ Butterfly’s Return
The large tortoiseshell butterfly, thought extinct, has been rediscovered in Cornwall with a flurry of sightings. This sparks local conservation efforts and community pride.
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Rare Sperm Whale Calf Strands Twice in Cornwall and Devon
A rare sperm whale calf stranded on two separate occasions this month, first in Seaton, Cornwall, then again in Devon, sparking local interest.
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Cornwall Volunteers Save Hundreds of Migrating Toads
In Falmouth, Cornwall, the Gyllyngdune Gardens Toad Patrol, led by volunteers like Carol and Mark, saved nearly 400 toads crossing Melvill Road. Learn about their vital community effort to protect migrating amphibians and local biodiversity.
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Vulnerable Turtle Spotted in Cornwall Sparks Local Concern
A vulnerable sea turtle sighting in Cornwall raises alarms as local waters prove too cold. Cornwall Wildlife Trust urges community vigilance and reporting for potential rescue.
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Cornwall’s First Wild Praying Mantis Sighting Sparks Community Buzz
A retired lecturer in Truro, Cornwall, spotted the county’s first confirmed wild praying mantis. The rare sighting, confirmed by wildlife trusts, highlights climate change impacts and boosts local citizen science efforts.
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First Egyptian Locust in Cornwall Sparks Wildlife Interest
A rare Egyptian locust sighting in Cornwall sparks interest and highlights the impact of weather patterns on wildlife distribution. The Cornwall Wildlife Trust encourages reporting of unusual wildlife sightings.
