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Jan Hobbs
This reserve is made up of several springs that are part of the headwaters of the River Yarty. The meadows, and associated areas of scrub and woodland, are damp throughout most of the year so be…
Somerset Wildlife Trust and the Diocese of Bath and Wells launch 'Wilder Churches'
The joint initiative will support communities to make space for nature in their local churchyard and is set to enhance churchyard biodiversity across the county.
Common daisy
He loves me, he loves me not' is a familiar rhyme associated with what is probably our most well-known plant: the common daisy. Its white-and-yellow flower heads brighten up lawns, verges and…
Brent goose
The brent goose flies to the UK for the milder winter. Two populations arrive: those with dark bellies can be found around Eastern England; while those with pale bellies can be found in the North…
Somerset Wildlife Trust and the Diocese of Bath and Wells Invite More Communities to make Space for Nature in their Local Churchyard or Burial Ground
After highly successful first year, ‘Wilder Churches' initiative invites more communities to get involved with new welcome event.
Crab apple
The Crab apple is familiar as a small tree that produces yellow-green, rounded fruit that is used for making jellies and wines. It can be found in woods and hedges, as well as in cultivated…
Minnow
A common and diminutive fish, the minnow can be found in freshwater streams, rivers and lakes across the country. Look out for the dark stripe along its flank and the red bellies of the males.
True fox-sedge
The true fox-sedge is a rare and threatened plant in the UK. It relies on lowland floodplain meadows and damp habitats, which are rapidly disappearing. Look for reddish-brown flowers in summer.…
Common water-measurer
Found in ponds and marshes, the fragile look of the Common water-measurer belies its fierce nature. A predator of small insects, it uses the vibrations of the water's surface to locate its…
Election leaflet error
It recently came to our attention that an election leaflet being delivered for James Heappey, the Conservative candidate in the Wells constituency, has an image of a Somerset Wildlife Trust…