My flood defence
Bev is grateful to live down the road from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a 210ha wetland site which stores excess water from the River Torne during times of high
rainfall. This saved her…
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Bigger, better and more joined up spaces for wildlife
In a special blog for our Big Give appeal, our Nature Recovery Manager Rick Mundy talks about about our vision for the Gwent landscape and how, with your help, we're creating more room nature…
October element - Bee Hotels
Not all bees live in hives - bee hotels can offer safe nesting places for these incredible pollinators that keep our gardens thriving!
My breath of fresh air
Michael manages Stanley Moss Nature Reserve; he loves the serenity of the area and the different wildlife that he can see. The area was once used for coal mining, and was drained and planted with…
Roseate tern
This elegant tern is named for the rosy flush to its summer plumage. With just one regular nesting colony, it is the rarest breeding seabird in the UK.
Kittiwake
A pretty, little gull, the kittiwake can be spotted nesting in colonies on clifftops and rock ledges around the UK's coast. It spends the winter out at sea.
Mauve stinger
This species can pack a powerful sting, so be sure not to get too close!
Sand martin
The tiny, brown-and-white sand martin is a common summer visitor to the UK, nesting in colonies on rivers, lakes and flooded gravel pits. It returns to Africa in winter.
Why nature is everyone's business
I believe that when businesses act for nature, the benefits ripple outwards – strengthening communities, enriching landscapes, and inspiring employees. Whether it’s setting biodiversity targets,…
Gone but not forgotten.
We were saddened to hear the news that GWT volunteer Hugh Gregory passed away suddenly in September. In a special blog GWT's Senior Press and Communications Officer Sarah Harris, pays tribute…
My haven
I was privileged to be able to be a volunteer at the start of the Skylarks project. It was my way of “pay back” for all the time I had used Skylarks Nature Reserve before Nottinghamshire Wildlife…
Candlesnuff fungus
The candlesnuff fungus is very common. It has an erect, stick-like or forked fruiting body with a black base and white, powdery tip. It grows on dead and rotting wood.