Pheasant's-eye
Once considered a weed of cornfields, the Pheasant's-eye was nearly wiped out by intensive agricultural practices. Today, it can be found in deliberately seeded areas, and on roadside verges…
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Pheasant
A handsome gamebird, the pheasant is an introduced species that has settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its farmland and woodland habitats, although you'll probably hear…
Bogs & Bittern - Wetland Restoration for Species Survival
This is a 2-year project to enhance, improve and expand seven wetland habitat sites within and beyond the Avalon Marshes landscape.
How to conserve water
If we all do our part in saving precious water supplies, we can make a huge difference for the environment.
Spot 60 Species
To celebrate our 60th anniversary, we want you to spot 60 species around the county and share these observations on the popular citizen science platform, iNaturalist.
My world
I'm Gemma, the Marine Conservation Apprentice at Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Originally from the Channel Islands, I've grown up stumbling over the rocky shore and snorkelling over hazy…
Species and habitat groups
There are a number of specialist interest groups dedicated to conserving and recording Somerset’s rich wildlife and varied geology. Joining these groups is one of the best ways to get actively involved in recording and get support from fellow enthusiasts.
Mental Health Awareness Week in nature – some personal reflections
Our Wilder Wellbeing Officer reflects on where nature and our human nature meet, and why re-connecting with natural spaces in community can have such healing effect on our emotional and mental…
Recording species abundance and biodiversity
With species records of Somerset’s intertidal coastal zone absent for over 30 years, the Somerset Wildlife Trust seeks to update records of species abundance and biodiversity across its 53 miles…
My world
John has worked in fisheries management for over 25 years. He has seen our waterways at their best – and their worst. He knows firsthand how devastating unhealthy rivers can be for wildlife and…
Interested in species monitoring and recording?
Why not get in touch with one of Somerset's specialist groups?
Our favourite species for May!
Here we are in May, and this month, we have a blog written by one of our volunteers, Kath, all about the wildlife and plants you're likely to see.