
We need to talk about wasps
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?
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.
Bird migration is amazing. As a feat of endurance over large distances with frequent hazards, the ability of birds to navigate their way is an avian wonder.