Wading into autumn
For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might have reached the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on our shores. Here are ten waders to…
For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might have reached the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on our shores. Here are ten waders to…
Faye Jackson set up Wild Tots which was inspired by Avon Wildlife Trust’s outdoor learning programmes and supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery
This deadly disease is having a devastating effect on our already struggling wild bird populations.
Summer has arrived in Avon and with it so has an abundance of wildlife. Wildflowers are blooming and filling our noses with sweet smells; swifts and swallows soar high above us, lifting our…
On a warm, still summer’s evening, the My Wild City team met with residents to go in search of these elusive luminescent creatures. Find out more about how we got on and how you can look for glow-…
Did you know that there are 59 species of butterfly in the UK and over 2,500 species of moth? Not only are they a stunning sight, but they’re also vital indicators of environmental health, an…
This September, we’re launching our second year of the 30ks Wilder Challenge! It couldn’t be simpler to take part, all you need to do is complete 30 kilometres of physical activity in the month of…
There are some bird calls that I believe most people would recognise. The twit-too of calling tawny owls, the iconic calling cuckoo (of clock fame) and perhaps the drumming of a woodpecker. But I…
Did you know that 41% of insect species face extinction? The loss of their habitats and overuse of pesticides are two major reasons why these little creatures are dying out eight times faster than…