Lundy is an island in the Bristol Channel between England and Wales on the west coast of Britain. It attracts many visitors, both for its peaceful surroundings and for scientific research. The waters around it are a marine protected area (MPA). The island itself is mostly granite with a farmed area at the south and open moorland to the north. It is protected by numerous environmental and heritage designations.
The Lundy Field Society is an independent, voluntary group which has been studying all aspects of Lundy's archaeology, history and natural history since 1946. Results are published in our Annual Reports and in a peer-reviewed Journal. The LFS is also a 'Lundy fan club' for people who love the island and who want to learn more about it and keep in touch with other Lundy enthusiasts. The LFS is a registered charity.
With a welcome increase in the number of fauna and flora records being entered in the LFS logbook, held on the island in the Marisco Tavern, the size of the Annual Report has grown in recent years. To help control the costs of printing and distribution we have changed the way these records are presented with the use of narrative reporting rather than long lists of species records. The detailed lists of records are nevertheless a valuable resource so, for many taxa, these have been made available to view on this website. This page will be updated as records for additional taxa are collated and checked.
Fungi
Invertebrates
Centipedes, Millipedes and Slaters
Insects
Butterflies (adults)
Moths(adults)
Moths and Butterfly Caterpillars
Vertebrates
In May 2026, to celebrate our 80th anniversary, the Lundy Field Society has organised a week of coordinated talks, walks, demonstrations and activities on the island.
The programme for the week can be downloaded here.
Membership
There are currently over 500 members of the Lundy Field Society, mostly in Britain but with others around the world. The society meets annually at its AGM which is usually held in Crediton, near Exeter, at the beginning of March. As well as society business there are talks on recent work on the island and an opportunity to meet other members.
Members often also meet on the island.
New members are always welcome - you can join here.
Publications
The LFS produces three publications which are distributed to members, a Newsletter in February, the Annual Report in the autumn and the Journal containing longer academic papers. The Journal is produced annually or biennially depending on contributions. The LFS promotes and publishes research on the island and members also carry out conservation-related work on the island.
If you have something to contribute, please contact the relevant editor.
External links
Downloads
Latest news
MemberMojo is live!
We’re excited to announce that our new membership management system, MemberMojo, is now live.
This user-friendly platform will streamline how you manage your membership details and renewals. While not available at the moment, we hope to introduce an online payment facility in the future.
New Honorary Treasurer sought
The Lundy Field Society is seeking an Honorary Treasurer to join its committee following the Annual General Meeting in May. The Honorary Treasurer is a volunteer role responsible for overseeing the Society’s financial administration and supporting the committee in ensuring that funds are managed appropriately.
The role requires the postholder to serve as a Trustee of the Lundy Field Society and offers an opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the Society.
2026 AGM
We do hope that you can join us for our AGM, in our 80th anniversary year, which will be held on Lundy for the first time. The meeting is on Tuesday 19th May in St Helen's church.£5 discount on the fare will be available.
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