Wild About Winter
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Winter is coming
Whether or not that is welcome news for you, there is no denying the inevitable arrival of winter.
Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Winter colours
Winter brings long nights and dark days, but nature’s palette is as bright as ever.
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…
Listening to winter: A reflection from Sal
Winter nature demands we pay attention, to its many moods and our own. I brave the elements and feel the joy of being in and of the season, alone and a little wild.
Waxwing winters
Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.
Finding nature in words: Creative writing and poetry for winter
Over the autumn, we were lucky to work with Beth Calverley and The Poetry Machine, supporting Somerset communities to use creative writing/poetry to capture and share experiences of nature…
My water filter
Duncan helps to manage the pockets of peatland at Bell Crag Flow, near Newcastle. The ancient landscapes that he works on are around 10,000 years old. These sites are great for wildlife but they…
Cosy winter moments through the eyes of Somerset Wildlife Trust staff
With its shorter days and grey weather, January probably isn’t the first month that comes to mind when you think of nature and wildlife, but there’s so much you can do during the month to get cosy…
Somerset Wildlife Trusts’ winter reading list – staff & supporter picks!
As the year begins and the air turns crisp, there’s something comforting about curling up with a good nature read.
Guided Walks at Westhay with Kevin Anderson
Join our Visitor Experience Officer, Kevin, on a private walking tour of Westhay Moor National Nature Reserve to look and listen for the incredible wetland wildlife at this very special site. Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, and Otters are just some of the highlights of this wonderful spot on the Avalon Marshes.