Wildlife to see in October 2019
The change of season accelerates in October, with shorter days, leaves starting to fall and fungi sprouting in the woods. Chris Chappell advises the wildlife to watch out for as the season changes…
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Spooky October!
It’s that time of year again when we enjoy spine-tingling tales of the supernatural! For centuries plants and animals have been associated with terrifying ghosts, omens of doom and things that go…
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Wildlife to see January 2020
Whilst we are in mid winter, there is always plenty to see in the natural world, and soon the longer days will make it easier to get out to enjoy the countryside. Many birds will sing on the…
Wildlife to see in March 2020
Following another mild winter here in the South West, spring is already very much under way. Chris Chappell tells us what to look out for.
Wildlife to see in February 2020
When the sun shines, there is a hint of spring in the air. Many birds will start to sing. Chris Chappell shares what wildlife we should be looking out for in February.
Wildlife to see in November 2019
The change of season brings stunning autumn colours, the Somerset countryside transformed into yellows, orange and brown. Our summer visiting birds have now gone, and winter species are arriving…
Wildlife to see in December 2019
The first frosts of winter have encouraged trees to shed their last leaves, and deciduous species are now bare. Chris Chappell explains the wildlife we should be looking out for this month...
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
What is COP30?
Eleanor Johnston, Climate Change Manager at The Wildlife Trusts, explains what COP30 is, and what we can expect...
What we do
The work that Somerset Wildlife Trust does across the county is incredibly wide-ranging. We want everyone in Somerset to value, enjoy and share wildlife in the county and believe strongly that nature matters, not only in its own right, but for the huge benefits it brings to our county and the health and wellbeing of our people and communities.
What is regenerative farming?
Ever wondered what regenerative farming is and how it compares to other farming approaches? Vicki Hird, The Wildlife Trusts’ new strategic lead on agriculture, looks at this farming buzzword and…