Autumn brings the familiar stories of spiders appearing around our homes, but which species might be visiting?

Our Communications and Campaigns Manager, Stuart McCarthy-Thompson, discusses the three species of egret who visit our region.

As autumn draws in, don't be tempted to make your garden too tidy - local wildlife loves leaf litter! How else can we help nature in our garden at this time of year?

It’s likely to be a bumper year for wasps. With a reputation as a serial ruiner of picnics, this may not feel like great news, but do they deserve a bit more love?

Grazing animals play a crucial role in managing grassland areas, including those on Avon Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves.

The first sighting of a swallow each year is a welcome hint of the summer months ahead. An evocative trilling call overhead was the first indicator this year, as two birds swooped past on my…

We're concerned about the impact on vulnerable species and designated sites

Get to know our Species of the Month for January 2025, the grey heron!

Despite the recent cold snap, there has been insect activity in our garden. A few tiny, pale moths have been flitting amongst the leaf litter under our bare apple trees, while a group of woodlice…

When we think of birds in winter, particularly around Christmas time, the robin is usually top of the tree.