Lesser weever fish
One of the only venomous fish to be found in British waters, the lesser weever fish is certainly one to watch out for!
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Twin fan worm
Worms in the sea are anything but dull and this fan worm, resembling a Catherine wheel, is a perfect example of the intricate beauty these animals possess.
My nine-to-five
Rob’s job keeps him very busy, whether it’s building a bridge, planting an orchard, monitoring butterflies or maintaining paths. His workload is made easier, though, with the help of valued…
Winter is coming
Whether or not that is welcome news for you, there is no denying the inevitable arrival of winter.
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Our local projects by area, whether that by levels and moors, coastal, Mendip Hills or Taunton.
Lapwing
The distinctive rounded wings of the lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock. In spring, these flocks disperse and some birds breed in the UK.…
Teal
The teal is a pretty, little dabbling duck, which can be easily spotted in winter on reservoirs, gravel pits, and flooded meadows. Watching flocks of this bird wheel through a winter sky is a true…
Scale of nature and climate crises undermined by low ambition farm payments
Today the Government has announced new payments for farmers which raise serious questions as to whether we’ll see any better environmental outcomes now than the era of the much-derided Common…
Wilder Schools
Whether you're a teacher, run a youth club, are part of the Guiding or Scouting movement, or just want to find some fun nature activities to do with your kids or grandkids, you've come to the right place!
Freshwater
The rain-soaked lands of Britain and Northern Ireland are rich in rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, canals and ditches. Whether natural or artificial, they are the life-force behind the wildlife we…
Maritime cliff
Whether they are tumbles of soft rock home to a variety of invertebrates, or hard, soaring rock faces bustling with huge seabird colonies, maritime cliffs may be challenging to explore but are…
Use your own solicitor
Once you have provided for your loved ones, you may wish to leave a gift in your Will to Somerset Wildlife Trust using your own preferred solicitor. Whether you are writing a new Will or adding a Codicil, this should be a straight forward process for your solicitor using the information below