Spring Butterflies
Common indicators of spring include the first tender green spikes of bluebells, the drooping lime green hazel catkins and the melodious morning melee of the dawn chorus.
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Small white
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
Identify British butterflies
Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Here are some common British butterflies you might see in your garden, and how to identify them.
Gardening for moths and butterflies
Butterflies and moths have suffered huge declines in recent years due to habitat loss, pesticide use and our changing climate. How we manage our gardens can make a huge difference for these…
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Discover our nature reserves across Avon and explore the region's landscapes. See different types of wildlife through the seasons. Find out about urban nature thriving in our cities. Learn about wildlife if you're a family, a teacher, or someone interested in wildlife knowledge. Find out about our work with schools and our learning programme. Explore ways to connect with nature and improve your wellbeing. Find out about our wellbeing through nature courses.
Where have the butterflies gone?
If you have been on a walk out in nature this summer, through your nearest nature reserve or down your local park, you might have noticed something missing. A lack of insects. The usual buzz from…
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.
Mad about Moths; Batty about Butterflies
A delicate fold of colour gently skips its way across the garden. Your eyes try to follow it, but it has caught a breeze and is quickly carried away above the tree tops, never to be seen again.…
Explore Weston Big Wood
Autumn is here. Time to wander in the wild and wonder at the changes. A wood is alive with seasonal transformation with leaves turning different colours and mysterious fungi emerging in autumnal…
Avon Wildlife Trust’s Wild Isles locations revealed as spectacular new series explores British wildlife
Avon Wildlife Trusts is proud to support new BBC Attenborough series
Wildlife
Our Avon region is rich in wildlife and beautiful wild places. Find our about wildlife on your doorstep. Get inspired to take action to support wildlife where you live.
Harbourside Wildlife
Avon Wildlife Trust is working with the team at SS Great Britain Trust to explore what activities and information would help to create a nature-rich marine environment in the harbourside for all to enjoy.