Coombe Bissett Down Resources
Resources based on the wildlife and landscape of Coombe Bissett Down nature reserve.
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Bird surveys at Coombe Bissett Down
Granville Pictor summarizes the bird surveys he has carried out at Coombe Bissett over the course of the project.
Birds to see at Coombe Bissett Down
We know from Granville Pictor’s bird surveys that many different bird species feed and breed at Coombe Bissett Down. Here are some of the birds you should keep an eye out for.
Raptors of Coombe Bissett Down (Part One)
Community Engagement Assistant, Oliver Davies, explores the ecology and behaviour of two raptors which anyone is – almost – guaranteed to see when visiting Coombe Bissett Down: the buzzard and the…
Coombe Bissett Down
This chalk downland valley in Salisbury is worth a visit at any time of year for its sweeping views.
Coombe Bissett Down Project
A three-year scheme that doubled the size of one of our chalk grassland nature reserves
Raptors of Coombe Bissett Down (Part Two)
Community Engagement Assistant, Oliver Davies, explores the ecology and behaviour of raptors you might observe during a visit to Coombe Bissett Down, including the sparrowhawk, red kite, and…
Building a Butterfly Bank at Coombe Bissett Down
Volunteer Jeni Bell tells us all about the new butterfly bank at Coombe Bissett Down Nature Reserve.
Shepherd Huts of Coombe Bissett
Community Engagement Assistant, Xander King, tells us about the history of shepherd's huts and their links to Coombe Bissett.
Free family event Country Comes to Town comes to Swindon for the first time
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has announced that its free family-friendly event Country Comes to Town will take place in Swindon in May.
Mammals of Coombe Bissett Down: Fox
Oliver Davies, with the assistance of a trail camera, has spent the last two months exploring the lives of the reserve's more elusive mammals. In this blog post, we discover more about the…
Mammals of Coombe Bissett Down: Weasel
Oliver Davies, with the assistance of a trail camera, has spent the last two months exploring the lives of the reserve's more elusive mammals. In this blog post, we discover more about the…