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The island of Lundy is mostly granite with some shales at the southern end. It is home to a limited range of mammals and invertebrates but sees large numbers of resident and visiting birds. Many rare species have been recorded on Lundy, particularly North America birds swept over the Atlantic. There is a website devoted to recording Lundy Birds. You can also read about a typical week's birdwatching.
There are also some species found only on Lundy - the Lundy Cabbage and the invertebrates which live on it.
Previous human inhabitants have also left evidence of their presence: mesolithic flintwork, bronze-age burial mounds, an early medieval monastery, early modern artillery fortifications and the current buildings.
Much of this has been studied by the Lundy Field Society and published in our Annual Reports. We intend to add more details soon - but if you can't wait - buy the book Island Studies!