Lundy's flora and fauna is so rich and diverse that most of the Island is a Site of Special Interest and the seas surrounding it are England's only statutory Marine Nature Reserve, so whether you are looking for birds or basking sharks; Soay sheep or seals; or even Lundy cabbages or corals then Lundy is the place to come.

Lundy is a lump of granite about 3 1/2 miles long by 1/2mile wide that rises 400 foot out of the sea where the Bristol Channel meets the Atlantic. The Island lies lengthways almost due north to south, which means that the West Side bears the full brunt of the prevailing south-westerly winds and the, sometimes, crashing Atlantic, whilst the East Side is much more sheltered. These different levels of exposure have an effect on the plants that grow on either side of the Island, and so a knock on effect on the rest of the wildlife.

Warden

Lundy has a Warden, Nicola Saunders to conserve the wildlife as well as raise awareness of the Island's ecological importance. During the summer he coordinates the various activities on the Island.

For information about the types of wildlife found on Lundy please choose an option from the classification drop down menu above.

Lundy Shore Office
The Quay, Bideford
Devon, EX39 2LY
Tel: 01271 863636 Fax: 01237 477779
e-mail: info@lundyisland.co.uk