Shore clingfish / Cornish sucker
One of the most bizarre fish to find on the rocky shore, the clingfish appears an assortment of different animals stuck together!
One of the most bizarre fish to find on the rocky shore, the clingfish appears an assortment of different animals stuck together!
Since April, our staff have been carrying out surveys on Alderney's butterfly population! Read all about their favourite sightings of the year here!
The leaves are falling, shades of orange and red are starting to shine through and scarfs and hats have emerged from closets…autumn is here!
The jersey tiger moth is a beautiful moth with creamy white strips on its forewing and bold orange underwings. It is mainly found in the south.
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.
At the end of 2022, Alex (the AWT Ramsar Officer) and I were offered the chance by the Jersey Marine Conversation to travel to Jersey and attend their Marine Mission Event!
It's not just birds that are on the move, butterflies and moths are on the wing in early autumn. Here are a few species to look out for at the moment.
Have a chat with us about the Alderney State of Nature project and let us know which plants, animals or places are most important to you.
Butterfly transects, and regular surveys, are an important way of monitoring trends in species.
This day-flying moth is found on flowery meadows, often in the company of other moths and butterflies.