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Survey Reveals Presence of Rare Barbastelle and Bechstein’s Bats in the Braydon Forest
A recent ecological survey at one of our woodland sites in the Braydon Forest has confirmed the presence of Barbastelle and Bechstein’s bats, two of the UK’s rare bat species.
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.
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.
Survey spectacular stag beetles this summer: Volunteers needed to record sightings of the UK’s biggest land beetle
The British public is being asked to keep an eye out for spectacular stag beetles this summer and record any sightings online, as part of a wildlife charity’s national Great Stag Hunt survey.
The Science in the Shallows - Results of the 2026 Swindon Newt Surveys
This spring, our Swindon Conservation team wrapped up the intensive 2026 survey season. Supported by Swindon Borough Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the surveying allowed us to…
The wonder of bees
Ever wondered what it's like to be a beekeeper? Terri, our beekeeper at Lower Moor nature reserve, explains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Save our wild bees
Our native wild bees are in danger. Young Ambassador Laura investigates.
Bee wolf
One of our largest and most impressive solitary wasps, the bee wolf digs a nest in sandy spots and hunts honey bees.
Biodiversity, bees and a love for research
George Allen, a final year student at the University of Plymouth, describes his passion for bees and the research he undertook at Coombe Bissett Down during the summer.