We're a little late for posting this one we do apologise! But here is our August winner. A fabulous male mottled grasshopper at Cooper's Hill in Bedfordshire by Keith Balmer.
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🌿 Looking for something to do in #Cambourne? Cambourne Nature Reserve has a brilliant programme of events coming up, including family activities, seasonal strolls, youth rangers, night walks and more. Find out what's on and book your place: www.wildlifebcn.org/events
Out recording NVC quadrats at @wildlifebcn.org Fulbourn Fen NR today. During a short break I spotted these two moths - Marbled Clover and Lesser Pearl - both could be migrants but also just about within their native range, and the right sort of habitat... #mothsmatter #teammoth
Cambs Fire & Rescue Service have shared a plea for visitors to Holme Fen to please not cross the cordoned off sections. The ground may be very unstable, looking safe on the surface but burnt hollow underneath! They’ll keep checking for hotspots over the next few days.
Great Fen@greatfen.org.uk · last wk.Our thanks to the numerous teams tackling the Holme Fen fire and to everyone who’s shown concern for this special site. Please share how important it is that any ignition source, from the smallest cigarette ember to portable bbqs and campfires are kept well away from our flammable dry peat soils!
🌿 Looking for something to do this August? There's something for all ages to enjoy outdoors this summer. Find your next adventure: www.wildlifebcn.org/events #Wildlife #Nature #SummerEvents #BCNWildlife
Our summer nature trail is all about #MagicalMoths! From tomorrow, we’ll be hiding photos of our favourite Fen species around the Ramsey Heights nature reserve. Grab a free tick sheet from the info hut and go exploring! We’d love to know which real moths you see too! @wildlifebcn.org
It's a busy month ahead! Learn about local wildlife, how you can help and what a career in conservation might look like. Remember reserves are always open for you own explorations too @wildlifebcn.org #summerholidays #freeactivitiesforkids #wildlifeworkshop #naturelovers #summerevents #familyevent
Woodland plants and flowers from @wildlifebcn.org Short Wood and Southwick Wood, back in May. #outdoors #nature #photography #naturephotography
Our monitoring trainees, Maisy and Daniel, on #waterquality adventures this week. Regularly assessing the oxygen and pH levels (amongst other factors) enables us to quickly respond to any negative changes that could affect the wildlife. Fortunately, all was good this time around. @wildlifebcn.org
The scabious at Pegsdon was alive with thousands of Six-Spot Burnets & there were so many Chalkhill Blues flying over the slopes. The marjoram looked beautiful & was full of butterflies. Thanks to @wildlifebcn.org & the volunteers for all the work they do. @bcbedsnorthants.bsky.social
A message from our CEO. 🌾 More than 97% of England's species-rich grasslands have disappeared since the 1930s. We're working to protect what's left, but we need your help. Please donate if you can. 💚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QMv...
We Need Your Help To Protect A Disappearing Habitat
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“I’ve lived through 50-odd years of good natural history... & Strawberry Hill is taking me back to my teenage years, for insect abundance and birdsong.” 🐦🦋 Our CEO @brianecambs.bsky.social on why Strawberry Hill in Beds matters for UK nature conservation: www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...
Call for more ‘truly wild’ areas to show how nature-rich UK could be
Some rewilding sites are amazing experts and the public with how much wildlife they support, backers of projects say.
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Need ideas for the summer holidays? 🌞🌿 Join us for wildlife adventures, from family nature sessions and summer schools to woodland camps and evening wildlife experiences. Find your next adventure here www.wildlifebcn.org/school-holidays #SummerHolidays #Nature #FamilyFun #WildlifeTrustBCN
🤔What impact does your membership or donation have? Our latest Impact Report is out now & shows the work we have carried out for nature & people over the past year thanks to your support. Read the full report here www.wildlifebcn.org/impact
Eristalis nemorum, typically with male hovering over female, on Hemp Agrimony - Woodwalton Fen @wildlifebcn.org #hoverfly
A gall on Blackthorn caused by a mite, I think. Eriophyes similis, I think. Summer Leys NR, Northants this morning. @wildlifebcn.org
Sawfly Cimbex luteus Willow Clubhorn at Summer Leys NR, Northants this morning. @wildlifebcn.org #sawflies
Our latest eNews went out last week. Did you get a copy? In this update, we talk about the #paludiculture #tinyhouse, new #wetlands, wildlife sightings, wildlife-friendly gardens, #WorkExperience, new events and more! Read it online at tinyurl.com/mwvepuvd #Groundswell2026 #conservationtraining
📸 Your photo could become our next social media header image! 🌿🐦 We’re looking for beautiful shots taken across our reserves to feature as our header photo of the month. ✨ This month’s winning image was this great shot of a curious reed warbler at Summer Leys by Steve Clark. 👇 All details below
This was my view through the Pioneer Hide window at Summer Leys Nature Reserve on Friday morning when I arrived around 5.30am. #photography #ECK #SunRises @wildlifebcn.org #PhotographyIsArt #SunnyDays
It's the #BigGreenDay at Peterborough Museum on Saturday 18th July. Only a week away! Join us there to discover what you can do to help wildlife at home and what we're doing to help wildlife and tackle climate change in the Fens! @wildlifebcn.org #SchoolHolidayFun #childrenscrafts #naturelovers
It's nearly the school holidays! That means it's almost time to go Wild in the Woods! Our day camps are back so send your wild things to us on August 5th and 26th for a fantastic day in the Fen. Book online at wildlifebcn.org/school-holidays @wildlifebcn.org
#UpAndDown (birds looking up or down) is today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme. Here is a Grey #Heron at @wildlifebcn.org Summer Leys in May, looking up at one of a pair of Lapwings who, by making swooping passes, made it known they did not want a Heron near their chick! #Birds #Photography #UKWildlife #EKC 🌿
🌼 Looking for plans this Sunday? Join us at our Summer Fair at The Manor House in Cambourne! Enjoy local artisan stalls, homemade cake, family activities, wildlife gardening inspiration and more. 📅 Sunday 12 July 🕐 1–4pm 💚 Free entry (donations welcome) www.wildlifebcn.org/summer-fair
🌿 We're hiring! 🌿 Join our team as a Reserves Engagement Officer & help connect communities with our nature reserves. Fab opportunity to inspire visitors, support conservation, and play a key role in protecting wildlife through meaningful public engagement. 🔗 www.wildlifebcn.org/jobs
Please welcome our new Peatland Progress trainees! Aimee and Jake have joined us on a six month paid programme to gain vital skills and experience in the conservation sector. Today, they've headed out with their first school group visit to share their love of nature. @wildlifebcn.org
A meadow in Northants will be restored after it was gifted to us by a local farming family who would like it to be managed for nature. 🌾White Mills Meadow is a 6 hectare floodplain meadow near Earls Barton. 👉Learn how our Wilder Future Fund is protecting sites like this here shorturl.at/oQwII
Rare floodplain meadow given to Wildlife Trust | Wildlife Trust for Beds Cambs & Northants
A wildflower meadow reserve in Northamptonshire will be restored after it was gifted to the Wildlife Trust.
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Gatekeeper butterflies at Bucknell Woods today @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @wildlifebcn.org.
