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Pignut

Pignut is a small umbellifer, with edible tubers, that is found in woods, hedges and grasslands.

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The Big Count sign up

Becoming a Big Count citizen scientist might sound complicated, but it couldn’t be easier. All you need is your phone and a basic grasp of wildlife. Then, for 10 days in June, keep your eyes peeled for a handful of very special species and if you spot one (or several), snap a picture and upload it to The Big Count project on iNaturalist. First though - let's get you signed up!
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Act to Adapt newsletter sign up form

We're keen to share our knowledge across Somerset, empowering communities to adapt to climate change. Are you interested to find out how you and your community can get involved? Here are some ways to talk, shape and act! Sign up to the Act to Adapt project newsletter here.
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Bountiful September!

September arrives with a rich harvest of fruits and nuts and although the weather may still be fair, the rapidly shortening days are a signal to wildlife that its time to take action – the cold,…

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Cinnabar

These pretty black and red moths are often confused for butterflies! Their black and yellow caterpillars are a common sight on ragwort plants. The caterpillar’s bright colours warn predators not…

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Fascinating flying ants

Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of…

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Nightingale

The melodious song of the nightingale is the most likely sign of this bird being about. Shy and secretive, it sings from dense scrub and woodland, day and night.

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Brimstone

One of the joys of a spring day is watching a fluttering, lemon-yellow brimstone alight on a flower - an early sign that the seasons are changing. It is commonly spotted in gardens, woodland and…