Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
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Winter visitors
Birdwatcher Tom Hibbert is dreaming of a twite Christmas
Keeping warm this winter
Feel warmer at home with these simple, free or low cost top tips, written by Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy.
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.
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.
Waxwing winters
Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.
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.
My water filter
Duncan helps to manage the pockets of peatland at Bell Crag Flow, near Newcastle. The ancient landscapes that he works on are around 10,000 years old. These sites are great for wildlife but they…
Wessex Water Guardians Community Project
Together with Wessex Water, we are recruiting a network of volunteers to monitor our watercourses.
Water Quality Testing of the Bristol Avon in Wiltshire
Water quality citizen science.
Bird's-nest orchid
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
Bird Ringing at Blakehill
Ever wondered what a Blue Tit looks like from just inches away, or how researchers track the incredible journeys of migratory songbirds? Join Simon Tucker and his expert team for a fascinating,…