Alderney is the third largest and most northerly of the Channel Islands, located eight miles off the Normandy coast and a 15-minute flight from Guernsey.

One of the wildest places in the British Isles, the island is known for its rich and varied wildlife, including the rare blonde hedgehog, the largest population of Glanville Fritillary butterflies in the British Isles and huge colonies of seabirds, including puffins and storm petrels.

Its coastline is home to many special birdlife.

Peregrine, Buzzard, Raven & Dartford Warbler, while gannets and fulmars can be seen nesting on the rocks of les Etacs and Ortac along the Alderney coastline.

The Alderney Wildlife Trust (AWT) was founded in 2002 by a group of Alderney residents to better understanding and preserving the island's unique natural biodiversity.

The AWT provides a range of activities, walks and tours throughout the year for residents and visitors to learn more about the island's unique environments.

From March to October, the AWT's workboat runs seabird tours of Alderney's coastline and, from April to October, there are weekly sunset walks to hunt for bats and Alderney's blonde hedgehogs.

Year-round there are bi-weekly conservation volunteering opportunities.

Useful links

www.alderneywildlife.org

www.visitalderney.com

www.nationaltrust.gg