Have you ever seen a bird taking a dust bath before? 🐦🌫️ A dust bath is similar to how we use dry shampoo — oil in a birds plumage can build up, so some birds take a dust bath to "wash off" excess oil. 🎥 This wren was spotted by a Honeygar trail cam earlier this year.

Don't forget that you can support local wildlife by joining as a member 💚 Becoming a member helps us to keep protecting, restoring and creating wildlife-rich landscapes to bring more wildflowers, butterflies, birds and mammals back to Somerset: somersetwildlife.org/membership

Even though the summer holidays are over, we've still got plenty of WILD things for you to get involved in, including: 🍄 Fungi Foray 🦇 Taunton Big Bat Count 🥳 Wilder 2024 Check out all these and more over on our website: somersetwildlife.org/events

We need YOUR input and feedback! 🦫 Join us next Tuesday for a FREE consultation event to share your views on the new Beaver Management Strategy that is being drafted for Somerset. 📆 Reserve your spot today: somersetwildlife.org/events/2024-09…

Find your tribe at our Wilder Together 2024 event! 💚 Come and join us for a day of celebration and sharing with people from across Somerset who want to create a wilder future together. 🎟️ Book your ticket today: somersetwildlife.org/events/2024-10…

From small seeds grow mighty trees! 🌱 Demonstrate the 'power of a pound' by sending a #birthday eCard to your friends or family (or even a one-off special 60th birthday eCard to us!) and donating the cost of a stamp in the process 👉 dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/chariti… DontSendMeACard.com

Closed for essential works! 🚧 The grassy path on our Westhay Moor reserve that runs parallel to the road between the car park and London Drove will be closed until Monday 9th September. The rest of the reserve remains unaffected. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes!

What's the impact of proposed planning changes in England? 🛠️ Read our latest blog to find out what the changes proposed by the UK Government would mean, and how they might impact the wildlife near you: somersetwildlife.org/blog/becky-pul…

When did you last stroll around Ubley Warren Nature Reserve? 💚 The legacy of centuries of opencast lead mining is evident in the uneven gruffy ground and worked-out mineral rakes at this site. 📍 Plan your next visit: somersetwildlife.org/nature-reserve…

Did you know that today is #InternationalDayOfCharity? 📆 What better day to thank our wonderful volunteers, who have donated their time, skills and experience to us for the last 60 years! ✋ Visit our website to get involved and volunteer with us: somersetwildlife.org/get-involved/v…

What tit is it? 🤭 Depending on where you look, the number tit species in the UK varies. Generally speaking, there are four types of tit that frequently visit gardens in the UK — here's a quick guide to help you! #Somerset #Wildlife #Birds #BirdSpotting

THANK YOU — we're over halfway to reaching our target! 🎉 Last month, we launched an appeal to complete Phase 1 of our pioneering wilding project on the Somerset Levels, Honeygar. If you haven't donated yet, show your support here 👉 somersetwildlife.org/appeals/honeyg…

Beavers are back in Somerset! 🦫 Join us to learn more and share your views on the county's draft Beaver Management Strategy in our upcoming webinar! 👇📆 somersetwildlife.org/events/2024-09… The Wildlife Trusts #Beavers #Wildlife

Afternoon tea break! 🍵 What's your favourite view in Somerset?