Wild Islands

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Explore wild-life on islands with us.

Please vote for our film Island Pollinators for this years insurance corporation conservation awards 👇 Island Pollinators celebrates the vital but often overlooked role of bees, hoverflies, butterflies, and other pollinators across island ecosystems. zurl.co/rbmRd

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Solitary bees don’t live in hives — they nest alone, often in hollow stems or holes in wood. Bee hotels give these vital pollinators a safe place to rest and raise their young. No stings, no swarms — just hard-working, gentle creatures helping your garden thrive.

Every spring, the skies above Alderney shift. Thousands of northern gannets return to the Channel Islands, not because they live here year-round, but to nest — cramming themselves onto the sheer cliffs of Les Étacs and Ortac just off the island’s west coast.

Snorkelling is one of the simplest ways to connect with the ocean. With just a mask, snorkel, and fins, you can float on the surface and peer into a hidden world teeming with life. It’s accessible, peaceful, and often unexpectedly awe-inspiring.

The most tranquil coastline in the Channel Islands... Sark is a car-free island where dramatic cliffs, quiet coves, and winding paths lead you to some of the most peaceful ocean views you'll ever find.

You know where this is, right? The Fairy Ring – or Table des Pions – looks like something from folklore. A circle of stones etched into the grass near Fort Pezeries in Torteval, with a low mound at its centre.

Looking for a new way to get stuck into marine conservation? 🌊 We've picked out a few UK-based volunteering and internship opportunities just for you... If you are interested in one of these roles, please head to the website noted on each slide to find out more. 🦑🦤🌍🧪