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Snake's-head fritillary
The nodding, pink-and-purple-chequered flowers of the snake's-head fritillary are said to resemble a snake, hence the name. Declining with the loss of our meadows, this delicate plant can be…
Brand new look for Somerset Wildlife Trust’s ecological consultancy arm
First Ecology unveils a new modern look to operate within a changing commercial landscape.
Death's-head hawk-moth
This unmistakeable moth, famous for its skull-shaped marking, is a rare visitor to the UK.
Planning and the ecological and Nature Recovery Networks
The Environment Bill is currently passing through Parliament, but when passed in legislation will make it a statutory obligation for all Local Planning Authorities to have a Local Nature Recovery Plan based on the mapped Nature Recovery Network.
My outreach
Elliott has turned his passion for the natural world into study and that study into a career. He now spends his days sharing his wildlife knowledge with people of all ages, from 4-year-old’s…
Business Administrator
Somerset Wildlife Trust Consultancy is seeking to appoint a natural administrator in this varied and enjoyable role. You will be a critical member of the technical team with involvement in a wide…
Tufted duck
This comical little duck lives up to its name – look out for the black tuft of feathers on its head!
Grassland solutions
Batman hoverfly
This common hoverfly can be recognised by the dark markings behind its head, which often resemble the Batman logo.
Housing, health and planning must invest in nature to improve people’s lives, help cut emissions and rebuild the economy
New report calls on all parts of Government and local authorities to unlock the benefits of nature to society
Black-headed gull
The black-headed gull is actually a chocolate-brown headed gull! And for much of the year, it's head even turns white. Look out for it in large, noisy flocks on a variety of habitats.