Wildlife

South West England is rich in wildlife. Each of the seven counties has an active Wildlife Trust, the landscape is peppered with Nature Reserves and there are almost 20 Areas of Oustanding Natural Beauty - a true accolade to the natural diversity on offer.

The woodlands, moors, river and heathland support a range of wildlife including badgers, dormouse, deer (red & roe) and otters. The coasts and seas of the region are important for a diverse range of plant and animal species, many of which are only found in the British Isles around the South West. The mild waters of the region support a number of rare corals and seaweeds. Small numbers of grey seals breed in caves and the waters off the north coast of Devon and Cornwall have some of the most whales, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks in Britain and there are frequent sightings of marine turtles off Land’s End.

To find out where to see wildlife in the South West or to find operators who specialise in wildlife tours, please click below.