Herring gull
The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.
The herring gull is the typical 'seagull' of our seaside resorts, though our coastal populations have declined in recent decades.
Since April, our staff have been carrying out surveys on Alderney's butterfly population! Read all about their favourite sightings of the year here!
Alderney's Wildlife Week, held from May 27th to June 2nd, was a whirlwind of discovery despite a touch of bad weather. While the Wild about Birds walk was cancelled due to poor weather, the…
The Alderney Wetland Bird Survey, conducted by AWT on March 10th, 2024, recorded various waterbird species across Alderney's bays and beaches. Highlights of the survey included sightings of…
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!
On the 16th June the General Services Committee of the States of Alderney took the decision not to allow researchers to land on the island of Burhou during the Puffin Breeding Season.
Camille, a former AWT volunteer, returned to Alderney, her favourite island, for her annual holiday. Drawn by Alderney’s unique history, rich biodiversity, and warm community, she shares her…
The Alderney Wildlife Trust (AWT) was very sorry to hear of the incident last week when the Alderney ferry, Causeway Explorer, hit a submerged object while undertaking a private wildlife charter…