🎙️ Our latest podcast is out today for International Women’s Day.
Dr Hilary Allison shares stories of the remarkable and often overlooked women who shaped the conservation movement, plus the barriers women in conservation still face today.
🎧 Listen now. www.wildlifebcn.org/get-involved...
We love the poop 💩💚
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Some more of our wonderful team!
We couldn’t resist hopping on this trend! 👶
Who knew these tiny humans would grow up to secure grants, look after nature reserves, connect landscapes, rewet peatland to name a few and occasionally hop on trends like this just for fun? 💚
Later this month new Government legislation comes into force clamping down on harm caused by dogs in the countryside.
The SSSI and Ancient Woodland is home to a range of rare wildflowers, birds, butterflies and other species.
After a series of dog incidents we’ve temporarily closed Hayley Wood (Cambs).
Despite clear signs, dogs off leads have disturbed birds, damaged rare wildflower habitat, staff were verbally abused when asking for leads.
Read more: shorturl.at/RbGI0
Marsh carpet moth - light and brown horizontal bands, resting on wood - credit Steve Clarke/UK Moths
Marsh carpet moth larva - green with dark bands, hunched on a plant stem - Neil Sherman
Common meadow-rue - tufts of yellow stamens, petal-less flowers. Credit: David Gould/NatureSpot
What kind of marshy carpet does a marsh carpet #moth prefer? One of common meadow rue! To support the return of this fabulous insect to the Great Fen, volunteers have been planting a new meadow habitat. Read all about it from Catherine Weightman! www.greatfen.org.uk/blog/guest-p... @wildlifebcn.org
Our March header photo winner is Jen Cole with this fantastic shot of a cormorant at Pitsford Water.
🌿 We’re recruiting 2x Voluntary Reserve Officers at the Nene Wetlands 🦆
Gain hands-on habitat management experience, accredited training & volunteer leadership skills.
Apply by 23 March 👇
www.wildlifebcn.org/volunteering... 🌱
🌿 March into nature with us! 🌼
From guided tours at Nene Wetlands to hidden green spaces in Luton, plus family activities, craft clubs & expert-led stargazing🐦✨
Celebrate spring & connect with nature 🌸
👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/events
#WildlifeTrustBCN #GetOutside #FamilyFun #Conservation
Check them all out here 👇
🌿 March into nature with us! 🌼
From guided tours at Nene Wetlands to hidden green spaces in Luton, plus family activities, craft clubs & expert-led stargazing. 🐦✨
Celebrate spring & connect with nature 🌸
👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/events
#WildlifeTrustBCN #GetOutside #FamilyFun #Conservation
March events in the Great Fen! Cosmology talk, spring wildlife walk and conservation training for young people. Little Bugs is back on Wednesday too! www.wildlifebcn.org/events?locat...
@wildlifebcn.org
#NLOpenWeek #ThanksToYou #stargazing #guidedwalk #conservationtraining
Ok, so you’ve heard of pond dipping, but have you tried PUDDLE dipping? Who knew there’d be so much life in a stagnant muddy puddle?! Like our little springtail friend…hop to it!
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#coleoptera #helophoridae #waterbeetle
It's time for some #BirdsInFlight shot for #FlyDay, it's been a mixed weather day today but still good to be out in Nature.
Here's a pair of Mute Swans, a flock of Lapwings, Glossy Ibis & Red Kite at Summer Leys NR
#birds #photography #EastCoastKin #CanonPhotography @wildlifebcn.org #CanonR5mkii
The first flower of Blackthorn with, left, a thorn with a bud at the base, and, right, a twig with tight clustered flower buds.
Trumpington Meadows #Cambridge. #WildflowerHour
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Primroses growing in a grassy sward
Stinking Hellebore - a drooping inflorescence with silvery-green, red edged flowers
Clusters of four-petalled, lime green Spurge-laurel flowers, nestled among shiny, dark-green leaves
White form of Sweet Violet Viola odorata var. dumetorum, with a purple spur
A spring-like feel on my walk in Old Sulehay NR today. Primroses in full bloom; over 70 plants of native Stinking Hellebore (much increased following management by @wildlifebcn.org); Spurge-laurel in the scrub and my first white Sweet Violets of the year.
#wildflowerhour @bsbibotany.bsky.social
Youth Rangers took on Lattersey Nature Reserve! They joined the mid-week work party to help remove damaged boardwalk. They enjoyed learning how to use new tools and got stuck in with the other volunteers pulling up wire and wooden planks, with a bit of splashing around in between! @wildlifebcn.org
We joined South Cambs MP Pippa Heylings yesterday to launch a new bill in parliament to protect chalk streams.
Wildlife Trusts national CEO Craig Bennett and local river groups gathered at Quy Water just north of Cambridge to call for chalk streams to be given UNESCO World Heritage status.
🎬 Luton’s Chalk Hills & River Lea – Film Night 🌿
Thursday 26 Feb, 7:30–9:30pm at Luton Library Theatre.
Two wildlife films + expert Q&A, celebrating local nature and the legacy of Dr Trevor Tween.
Tickets £3.50 (all proceeds support green spaces).
🔗 wildlifebcn.org/events
📸 We’re looking for our next stunning header photo!
Have you taken a beautiful wildlife shot on one of our reserves? Your photo could become our Facebook and Bluesky header for the month of March.
🗓 Deadline: 20th February
📧 Send your photo to communicationsteam@wildlifebcn.org
🌿 Looking for February half term ideas?
We’ve picked some great family-friendly nature events - from wintry wild science and crafts to frogs, tadpoles & youth ranger sessions 🐸🌱
📅 This week!
Perfect for curious kids & outdoor fun!
Book now www.wildlifebcn.org/events
Screenshot of satellite image of Woodwalton Fen with some paths marked in red to denote closure
Natural England have let us know that some paths are closed due to the wet weather at Woodwalton Fen NNR. Please follow diversions and stay on the paths. Thank you!
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🦫🥳We're celebrating ONE year since our beavers arrived in Northamptonshire.
They been busy beavering away in their new habitat!
Read all about it here www.wildlifebcn.org/news/one-yea...
In collaboration with Newt Conservation Partnership and their partners @arc-trust.bsky.social, @freshwaterhabitats.bsky.social and NatureSpace Partnership 💚
Conservation works are underway at Strawberry Hill 🍓🌿
In collaboration with the Newt Conservation Partnership, new ponds are being created to support great crested newts & other wildlife, helping protect & enhance this special habitat for the future.
Watch here 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFMI...
Time for those Peckers to come 'knock knock knockin' for #WoodpeckerWednesday, so here's a set of Great Spotted Woodpecker captures at Summer Leys Nature Reserve.
@wildlifebcn.org #birds #EastCoastKin #CanonPhotography #photography #CanonR5mkii #ukbirding #birdphotography @rspb.bsky.social
💚 Wildlife + skills + fresh air = best day ever?! 🌞🌾
📆 18th February
📍 Lattersey Nature Reserve
🎯 Learn real conservation skills
Skill up, get muddy, make a difference! 🥾🌱✨
Book here 👉
www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2026-...
