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View this email in your browser DECEMBER NEWS Hello there! As the festive season draws ever closer, make sure you take time to step outside and watch Cornwall’s wild places shift into its winter coat. From frosty moorlands to the wild coastlines alive with big waves and visiting species, nature is celebrating in its own way. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support, which plays a vital role in protecting Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places. We hope you get a chance to enjoy everything nature has to offer this season. 🍂🍄🐥 NATURE NEWS Don’t cut corners at Falmouth Docks Cornwall Wildlife Trust has raised a ‘holding objection’ to plans for fast‑tracking the £150 million redevelopment of Falmouth Docks, joining local fishers in urging caution. Cutting corners could harm the Fal & Helford Special Area of Conservation, home to seagrass meadows, maerl beds, and traditional oyster grounds. We are calling for transparency, independent monitoring, and a full assessment of how the expansion might affect local ecosystems and livelihoods. It’s a reminder that progress should never come at the expense of Cornwall’s unique marine heritage. Read the full story LAST MINUTE GIFTS & STOCKING FILLERS Not done your shopping yet? We’ve got you covered. Order before this tonight, Sunday 14th December, for guaranteed Christmas delivery. Or why not give the priceless gift of a wildlife-filled Cornwall with a donation to our Wild Beaver Appeal on behalf of loved one, or a Gift Membership? Clothing & goodies from Teemill Homeware, calendars, and more Or why not give the priceless gift of a wildlife-filled Cornwall with a donation to our Wild Beaver Appeal on behalf of loved one, or a Gift Membership? Gift a donation EVENTS Seaquest Southwest: St Ives Sun 21 Dec | 11am - 1pm St Ives NCI station Join Seaquest Southwest’s public seawatch surveys to spot marine wildlife, monitor species, and contribute to marine conservation efforts. Practical Conservation Volunteer Day Mon 12 Jan | 10am - 3pm Helman Tor Kick off the new year by volunteering for nature with Cornwall Wildlife Trust! Meet like-minded people, practice conservation skills and explore the nature reserve. See all events DECEMBER SPOTTERS GUIDE In December in Cornwall, there's still plenty of wildlife to discover. Robins stay with us year-round, often singing and foraging in gardens, sometimes even feeding from your hand! Look out for seasonal splashes of colour in the countryside - holly bushes heavy with berries provide vital winter food for birds, but did you know that only female trees bear the fruit? The first singing birds such as the song thrush also return in December so listen for their song. Along the coast, keep your binoculars handy: fin whales and even humpback whales are known to pass by in December, with sightings off St Ives, Falmouth, and Mounts Bay. Beachcombers can also enjoy storm-washed treasures like mermaid’s purses, goose barnacles, limpets - and sometimes rare visitors like the Columbus crab. See the full guide Facebook icon Instagram icon LinkedIn icon YouTube icon Images: Robin (header image) - Bill Hall Maerl - Matt Slater Gift membership - Amy Lewis Seaquest - Hevika Michnova Helman Tor rocks - Ben Watkins Robin - Gillian Day Whale - Martin Yelland © 2025 Cornwall Wildlife Trust. All rights reserved. Registered charity number 214929. Privacy Policy and T&Cs Our mailing address is: Cornwall Wildlife Trust Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can unsubscribe from this list.