The Lizard: unique and wildlife rich
Flower-rich meadows, rolling heaths, windswept cliffs, marine life above and below the waves, woods, freshwater ponds and streams…put them together and all these different habitats are why The Lizard is so special for wildlife.
Known especially for its unique and abundant flora and wide landscapes, you will also find birds, mammals, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians and, of course, a multitude of marine life. Explore further to find out more about the extraordinary natural world of The Lizard.
Latest posts
Back to the future
The Natural England NNR team on The Lizard have been successful in securing £216K of Species Recovery Programme funding, which will support a suite of rare species.
Big Butterfly Count
Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count starts on 14 July, running until 6 August. It’s easy and fun to take part, and contributes important butterfly monitoring information.
Choughs
We recently celebrated twenty years of Choughs returning to breed on The Lizard. Find out more about the successful recovery of this iconic bird of Cornwall.
Summer flora
In summer, The Lizard explodes into a blaze of colour. Whether walking along cliffs, across heaths, or through woods and meadows, there is always something to see.
Summer birds
The Lizard is a favourite destination for birdwatching. As well our resident species, there are visitors and passage migrants to enjoy seeing through the warmer months.
Nightjars
The churring call of the Nightjar is an iconic sound of warm heathland evenings. Natural England’s Chris Waddle recently captured a video of a displaying male Nightjar.
Places to visit on the Lizard peninsula
About us
Welcome to Natural Lizard, the website of the Linking The Lizard Countryside Partnership. This is your one-stop shop for information about wildlife, conservation and enjoying the ‘outdoors’ on The Lizard Peninsula, in Cornwall.
We are working together to ensure that the land in our care is managed in a coordinated, sustainable and inclusive way that benefits people, wildlife and cultural heritage. We also work to build both flexibility and resilience in the face of increasing environmental, social and economic pressures, such as climate change and the changing face of agriculture.
Our work
National Nature Reserve
The Lizard Peninsula is one of the finest places in the country for both landscape and wildlife, with a wealth of plants, animals and habitats that make visiting the area a must for nature lovers.
Get involved and Groundswell
Volunteering with us is a great way to spend time outdoors and discover some of our special places, while doing ‘good stuff’ for people and nature. We have a range of opportunities on offer.
Conservation and land management
Together, we work hard to look after and enhance biodiversity on The Lizard. Conservation managers, landowners and farmers all play an important role.
Research and publications
It does not take a genius to know that the more we know about our nature reserve and associated land the better we can care for it.