RSPB Reserve at Marazion Marsh  

This nature reserve overlooks the beautiful St Michael’s Mount and boasts Cornwall’s largest reedbed. More than 250 bird, 500 plant, 500 insect and 18 mammal species have been recorded here and rare birds such as bitterns are now regular winter visitors. www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/m/marazionmarsh 

Sea Safari’s

Get afloat by sail or under power from Penzance to explore Mounts Bay to have the best chance of seeking out dolphins, whales, basking sharks, sun fish, seals, gannets, skuas, shearwaters and other amazing coastal wildlife on a marine safari with Marine Discovery Penzance.  www.marinediscovery.co.uk 

Cormorant Cruising Boat Trips operate from Mousehole harbour to explore the breath taking scenery and magnificent coastline which surrounds the village of Mousehole - it’s a great way to see the beautiful Cornish coast from the sea. Mackerel fishing and private trips by arrangement. Contact skipper Neil Brockman 07415 439 656

Get close up and personal at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Explore Europe’s leading seal rescue sanctuary at Gweek on the Helford River. Meet resident seals and sea lions and other rescued marine animals including otters and rockpool critters. Talks, quiz trail, pirate play area for children – lots for the whole family to enjoy. www.sealsanctuary.co.uk

Godrevy Point is best known for the large Grey Seal colony in Mutton Cove. Some excellent seabird watching can be had and sightings of dolphins and porpoises are fairly frequent. Basking Shark and Oceanic Sunfish are also reported annually although numbers fluctuate.