Wildlife Images
Here we will showcase the most recent wildlife photos, taken here at Heligan by our Wildlife Team. Whether its an unusual bird sighting, a beautiful sunrise, the first Marsh Orchid, or our team erecting bird boxes you will be able to view our photographic archive of the goings on from around the Heligan estate.
Chrysalis
The chrysalis of a Broad Bodied Chaser Dragonfly found at the edge of Horsemoor Pond.
14 Spot Ladybirds
A pair of 14 Spot Ladybirds found mating near Horsemoor Hide.
Queen Hornet
This spectacular Hornet was found in a greenhouse in the Northern Gardens.
House Sparrows mating
Who said Terracotta pots were just for flowers? Male and female House Sparrows making the most of the sunny weather.
Green Veined White Butterfly
The Lost Valley is home to large numbers of these Butterflies.
Brimstone Butterfly
This beautiful Butterfly has been patrolling the Georgian Ride in Lost Valley
Speckled Wood Butterfly
The Speckled Wood is a common butterfly and can be found in the many wooded areas here at Heligan.
Male Sparrowhawk
This Sparrowhawk regularly sits under a shrub at Horsemoor Hide ready to ambush an unsuspecting victim.
Willow Warbler
With Spring in full bloom, we are starting to welcome our summer visitors. Such as this Willow Warbler seen near Horsemoor Hide.
Male Blackcap singing
Large numbers of Blackcap have arrived for the summer; their beautiful song can be heard all over the estate.
Tawny Owl pair
The male Tawny Owl delivers prey to the nesting female.
Grass Snake
This Grass Snake was spotted close to Horsemoor Hide
Misty morning on the Georgian Ride
One of the very sculptural ancient Oaks on the Georgian Ride
Images by month
- November, 2012
- September, 2012
- August, 2012
- July, 2012
- February, 2012
- November, 2011
- October, 2011
- September, 2011
- August, 2011
- July, 2011
- June, 2011
- May, 2011
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