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.
Toadlet (actual size ~ 10mm)
One of the hundreds of baby Toads that can be found in Lost Valley.
Horsefly - Haematopota pluvialis
A female Horsefly resting on dead wood in Horsemoor Field
Horsefly - Tabanus bromius
A close up showing the compound eyes of a Horsefly (Tabanus bromius)
Grass Spider - Agelenopsis sp.
A female Grass Spider carrying a large sac of eggs.
Common Damsel Bug - Nabis rugosus
A very common predatory bug found in grassland nationwide. Actual length ~ 9mm
Flesh fly - Sarcophaga sp.
A close up shot of a Flesh fly. A very common fly that can often be found resting on gates/fences etc.
Chiffchaff
The Chiffchaff's have been very active recently. This one was spotted outside Horsemoor Hide.