Alice Kershaw, Head of Digital Transformation at The Wildlife Trusts, spoke with Dr Tara Cox, AWT’s Lead Terrestrial Ecologist, about how AWT uses drones and thermal drones to survey gannets and…

Learn about the puffins of Alderney and their behaviours.

A high flier that visits Alderney in spring and autumn. Discover where and when it can be spotted, and why it is a key species of the island.

Learn more about the smallest and most common bat of Alderney

The common sole is a flatfish of ecological and commercial importance and it is one of Alderney’s key species.

This week, we highlight egg wrack, a large brown seaweed on Alderney’s rocky shores.

Since the gannets made landfall last week (6 February 2026), we’d love to draw more attention to this charismatic bird of Alderney.

It's the perfect time of the year to go on fungus forays. This blog puts together a list of the fungi that have been spotted and identified on Alderney in autumn and winter 2025. Common fungi…

Autumn is a fantastic time to explore fungi! Although Alderney is a small island, it boasts a diversity of fungi. Below is a list of species that AWT team members and volunteers have identified…

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…