New audit reveals success of The King’s vision for wildflower meadows
10th anniversary celebrates growth of Coronation Meadows
10th anniversary celebrates growth of Coronation Meadows
Visiting the species-rich hay meadows of Babcary next to the River Cary in summer is like stepping back in time when meadows like this were a common sight in our countryside.
The reserve comprises of five species-rich limestone or marshy meadows on a gentle north-facing slope with River Yarty below. Much of the wildlife interest is due to its history of quarrying…
A plant rich grassland covering several fields renowned for its variety of orchids. There is also an area of wet woodland adjacent to the Mells River.
Join us to get to know some of the wildflowers and other plants that occur in churchyards and burial grounds.
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…
Meadow buttercup is a tall and stately buttercup, with buttery-yellow flowers that pepper meadows, pastures, gardens and parks with little drops of sunshine.
The meadow grasshopper can be found in damp, unimproved pastures and meadows throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for the…
On first glance, the meadow thistle looks a bit like a knapweed - it's not as prickly as other thistles and only carries one pinky-purple flower head. It can be found in damp meadows and…