Razor shell
Their long narrow shells are a common sight on our shores, especially after storms, but the animals themselves live buried in the sand.
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Flame shell
It's easy to see where this stunning bivalve got its name from - the bright orange tentacles emerging from the shell really do look like flames!
Nextdoor Nature initiative launched to support communities in Easton and Redcliffe to create more space for nature
Avon Wildlife Trust has launched a new project to support communities in BS1 and BS5 who want to create more space for people and nature on their doorsteps.
Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
Red-tailed mason bee
Also known as the two-coloured mason bee, this beautiful bee is famous for nesting in old snail shells.
A furry discovery in Lawrence Weston
A furry discovery at Lawrence Weston Moor
Lawrence Weston Moor
Between Lawrence Weston and the M5 lies a little slice of history. Remnant countryside criss-crossed by rhines that are home to Bristol’s most endangered species, the water vole. Tune out of the roar of the motorway and you can forget all about the city, enjoying impressive old oak trees, ponds, and if you’re lucky the sight of a deer bounding through the long grass.
Walton Common
A grassland and woodland famed for its wildflowers and butterflies, with excellent views of the Gordano Valley.
Weston Moor
A moor with three fields on the limestone ridge in Gordano Valley. Important for its breeding waders and rare plants.
Sand mason worm
This worm builds its own home out of bits of shell and sand. It can be spotted on the shore all around the UK.
Easter brings wildlife renewal
For the religious and secular alike, this season has traditionally been a time of renewal and hope.
Explore Weston Big Wood
Autumn is here. Time to wander in the wild and wonder at the changes. A wood is alive with seasonal transformation with leaves turning different colours and mysterious fungi emerging in autumnal…