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Key species: House Martin
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…
Key Species: Common Pipistrelle
Learn more about the smallest and most common bat of Alderney
Key species: Slow worm
Learn more about this unique species, the only reptile found on Alderney. Despite its misleading name, it’s actually a harmless legless…
Key Species: Common Sole
The common sole is a flatfish of ecological and commercial importance and it is one of Alderney’s key species.
Key species: Egg wrack
This week, we highlight egg wrack, a large brown seaweed on Alderney’s rocky shores.
Key species: Northern Gannet
Since the gannets made landfall last week (6 February 2026), we’d love to draw more attention to this charismatic bird of Alderney.
