Forest bug
The shoulders of the forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
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Caledonian forest
Caledonian forest forms an integral part of some of our wildest landscapes - extensive pine forests merge with heathlands, wetlands and montane habitats and create areas large enough for wildcat,…
Cosy winter moments through the eyes of Somerset Wildlife Trust staff
With its shorter days and grey weather, January probably isn’t the first month that comes to mind when you think of nature and wildlife, but there’s so much you can do during the month to get cosy…
Kelp forests
Forests of kelp sway in shallow sunlit waters, offering shelter to a host of sea life from tiny worms to juvenile fish.
Partnership project to support mental health and wellbeing in Somerset through nature
Somerset Nature Connections embeds nature-based wellbeing skills at the heart of Somerset’s communities to provide long-term support for its most vulnerable.
Chough
As the only crow with a red bill and red legs, the all-black chough is easy to identify. But it's harder to spot: there are only small, coastal populations in Scotland, Ireland, Wales,…
Forestry England
Forestry England engage and facilitate the use of the public forest estate for communal, physical, mental health and well-being benefits.
Mistle thrush
The mistle thrush likely got its name from its love of mistletoe - it will defend a berry-laden tree with extreme ferocity! It is larger and paler than the similar song thrush, standing upright…
Song thrush
The song thrush is a familiar garden visitor that has a beautiful and loud song. The broken shells of their blue, spotty eggs can often be found under a hedge in spring.
Food for Thought
If you had a field, what would you do with it? Those who manage land know that this is not a simple question. As a Wildlife Trust we are used to answering that question by managing land in…
Big Wild Walk
The Big Wild Walk is The Wildlife Trusts' annual fundraising challenge! Walk 30km from 21st October and 3rd November and fundraise to protect the wildlife you love. Sign up today!
Goshawk
Known as the phantom of the forest, goshawks can fly through the trees at up to 40km per hour as they hunt birds and small mammals.