January's Winter Wonders
Not all of nature sleeps in winter. Now that most of the trees and hedgerows are bare, it’s easier to see the many plants and animals who adapt to the cold and carry on with life as usual. Here…
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Wood warbler
Look for the wood warbler singing from the canopy of oak woodlands in the north and west of the UK. Green above, it has a distinctive, bright yellow throat and eyestripe.
Wood blewit
The lilac-blue wood blewit grows in woodland and parkland. It is edible and gathering wild food can be fun, but it's best to do it with an expert - pop along to a Wildlife Trust event to try…
Wildlife
Somerset has some of the most spectacular and internationally-recognised habitats and wildlife in the country. We have beautiful and rare creatures like the Large Blue butterfly and the Eurasian bittern, important populations of Greater horseshoe bats and other incredible species such as Great white egrets, Red deer, Round-leaved sundew and magical murmurating Starlings.
At home with wildlife
From digging a wildlife pond to planting a bee-friendly window box, there’s always something that you can do to help the wildlife on your doorstep.
Wildlife advice
Find detailed answers to frequently asked wildlife questions.
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…
Wildlife Winners in Somerset
From boom to bust? The roller coaster ride of Somerset's flagship species over 60 years of change.
Wildlife Laws Under Threat: Habitats Regulations
We're sharing a series of blog posts about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are currently under threat from decisions being made by the UK Government. Today, Sue Young…
Great Breach Wood
Part of a network of SWT reserves in the East Polden Hills, Great Breach Wood is a wonderfully diverse woodland with wildlife rich scrub and many glades and rides.
Wildlife Laws Under Threat: Pesticide Regulations
We're sharing a series of blog posts about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are currently under threat from decisions being made by the UK Government. Today, Dr Joe…
Wildlife Laws Under Threat: Water Regulations
We're sharing a series of blog posts about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are currently under threat from decisions being made by the UK Government. Today, Ali Morse…