Around this time of year, visitors to the Gannet Cam can begin spotting gannet chicks. This blog explains some of the behaviours you may observe on the cam and how to estimate the age of gannet…

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

Learn more about this unique species, the only reptile found on Alderney. Despite its misleading name, it’s actually a harmless legless lizard that is often mistaken for a snake because of its…

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…

Nature's Classroom activities with Children of St. Anne's Pre-school Jan - March 2025