Visitors

We hope that everyone visiting Scilly will have some time to learn about and enjoy our wonderful seabird heritage.  

• Boat trips around the uninhabited islands in summer are a great way to see the seabird spectacle.
• Guided natural history walks, talks and events will help your understanding of the important seabird heritage.
• Get to know your seabirds better, listen for the eerie calls of the Manx shearwater at night during spring and summer. 

Four things you can do to make a difference:

• Report any signs of rats on the uninhabited islands, St Agnes and Gugh, or on your boat.
• Avoid seabird colonies, keep dogs under close control and move away from birds showing signs of distress.
• Please follow restrictions on visiting the uninhabited islands as all are important for wildlife.
• Always dispose of waste properly and help to keep our beaches clean – litter provides food and nesting material for rats as well as being a hazard for seabirds and other marine life.

We need YOUR help to protect our important seabird heritage.

Together we can keep these islands 'rat free'.

Call our 'rat on a rat' hotline on 01720 4221543 if you think you've seen a rat on St Agnes or Gugh.