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🌳Our woodlands are under threat - but you can make a difference and help save them.
🌱We have the expertise and skills to protect our woodlands, with your donation our conservation experts can put that knowledge into action.
👉Find out more and donate at www.wildlifebcn.org/wilderfuturefund
🌱We have the expertise and skills to protect our woodlands, with your donation our conservation experts can put that knowledge into action.
👉Find out more and donate at www.wildlifebcn.org/wilderfuturefund
🎄✨ Visiting Nene Wetlands this Christmas?
The reserve is open as always, but here are our Visitor Centre opening times over the festive period.
Pop in for information, gifts, or a warm drink before your winter wander! 🌿❄️
More info here www.wildlifebcn.org/nene-wetlands
The reserve is open as always, but here are our Visitor Centre opening times over the festive period.
Pop in for information, gifts, or a warm drink before your winter wander! 🌿❄️
More info here www.wildlifebcn.org/nene-wetlands
November 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🎄✨ Visiting Nene Wetlands this Christmas?
The reserve is open as always, but here are our Visitor Centre opening times over the festive period.
Pop in for information, gifts, or a warm drink before your winter wander! 🌿❄️
More info here www.wildlifebcn.org/nene-wetlands
The reserve is open as always, but here are our Visitor Centre opening times over the festive period.
Pop in for information, gifts, or a warm drink before your winter wander! 🌿❄️
More info here www.wildlifebcn.org/nene-wetlands
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Hard working conservation grazers at @wildlifebcn.org Old Sulehay NR this week, helping to keep a former limestone quarry in suitable condition for waxcaps, earth-tongues and limestone grassland plants including Basil Thyme, Common Thyme, Common Rock-rose and Slender Ditrichum.
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Hard working conservation grazers at @wildlifebcn.org Old Sulehay NR this week, helping to keep a former limestone quarry in suitable condition for waxcaps, earth-tongues and limestone grassland plants including Basil Thyme, Common Thyme, Common Rock-rose and Slender Ditrichum.
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Back from my usual wander around Summer Leys today.
Highlights included 2 Glossy Ibis, 3 GW Egrets, 30 Golden Plovers, Redwing numbers building, 2 Goldcrests, Chiffchaff and a Treecreeper. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights included 2 Glossy Ibis, 3 GW Egrets, 30 Golden Plovers, Redwing numbers building, 2 Goldcrests, Chiffchaff and a Treecreeper. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Back from my usual wander around Summer Leys today.
Highlights included 2 Glossy Ibis, 3 GW Egrets, 30 Golden Plovers, Redwing numbers building, 2 Goldcrests, Chiffchaff and a Treecreeper. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Highlights included 2 Glossy Ibis, 3 GW Egrets, 30 Golden Plovers, Redwing numbers building, 2 Goldcrests, Chiffchaff and a Treecreeper. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
Give the gift of wildlife this Christmas! 🐦
🎁 Don’t miss our delivery deadlines: 11 Dec (UK) / 27 Nov (International).
Explore our eco-friendly gifts at shop.wildlifebcn.org 🌿✨
🎁 Don’t miss our delivery deadlines: 11 Dec (UK) / 27 Nov (International).
Explore our eco-friendly gifts at shop.wildlifebcn.org 🌿✨
November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Give the gift of wildlife this Christmas! 🐦
🎁 Don’t miss our delivery deadlines: 11 Dec (UK) / 27 Nov (International).
Explore our eco-friendly gifts at shop.wildlifebcn.org 🌿✨
🎁 Don’t miss our delivery deadlines: 11 Dec (UK) / 27 Nov (International).
Explore our eco-friendly gifts at shop.wildlifebcn.org 🌿✨
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Explore hibernation with us on Saturday! At this family fun event, we'll be learning who hibernates, where and why, and crafting our own hibernation dioramas (that's a very cool 3D scene!) www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2025-... @wildlifebcn.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Explore hibernation with us on Saturday! At this family fun event, we'll be learning who hibernates, where and why, and crafting our own hibernation dioramas (that's a very cool 3D scene!) www.wildlifebcn.org/events/2025-... @wildlifebcn.org
🌿 Learn wildlife skills, meet fellow nature lovers & explore your local wild spaces.
Join our training workshops! ➡️ wildlifebcn.org/get-involved/training-workshops #WildlifeBCN #NatureSkills
Join our training workshops! ➡️ wildlifebcn.org/get-involved/training-workshops #WildlifeBCN #NatureSkills
November 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🌿 Learn wildlife skills, meet fellow nature lovers & explore your local wild spaces.
Join our training workshops! ➡️ wildlifebcn.org/get-involved/training-workshops #WildlifeBCN #NatureSkills
Join our training workshops! ➡️ wildlifebcn.org/get-involved/training-workshops #WildlifeBCN #NatureSkills
🌲💚 Double your impact for local wildlife!
2–9 Dec, donations to Wildlife Trust BCN’s Ancient Woodlands appeal are doubled via the Big Give. Help protect orchids, butterflies, birds & the rare dormouse.
Give £10 = £20.
Find out more 👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/news/donatio...
2–9 Dec, donations to Wildlife Trust BCN’s Ancient Woodlands appeal are doubled via the Big Give. Help protect orchids, butterflies, birds & the rare dormouse.
Give £10 = £20.
Find out more 👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/news/donatio...
November 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🌲💚 Double your impact for local wildlife!
2–9 Dec, donations to Wildlife Trust BCN’s Ancient Woodlands appeal are doubled via the Big Give. Help protect orchids, butterflies, birds & the rare dormouse.
Give £10 = £20.
Find out more 👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/news/donatio...
2–9 Dec, donations to Wildlife Trust BCN’s Ancient Woodlands appeal are doubled via the Big Give. Help protect orchids, butterflies, birds & the rare dormouse.
Give £10 = £20.
Find out more 👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/news/donatio...
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Other birds seen on my wander around Summer Leys yesterday included a Chiffchaff, a large flock of Goldfinches, Robins, and a couple of Bullfinches. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Other birds seen on my wander around Summer Leys yesterday included a Chiffchaff, a large flock of Goldfinches, Robins, and a couple of Bullfinches. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
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Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday I saw a close up Common Buzzard and a Brent Goose which I think is a bird that hasn't been seen in the county since 2011. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Highlights from my wander around Summer Leys yesterday I saw a close up Common Buzzard and a Brent Goose which I think is a bird that hasn't been seen in the county since 2011. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
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A few photos from my wander around Summer Leys last week. I was unable to post then as I had a tech issue.
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, a Green Sandpiper, and some Redwings. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, a Green Sandpiper, and some Redwings. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
November 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
A few photos from my wander around Summer Leys last week. I was unable to post then as I had a tech issue.
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, a Green Sandpiper, and some Redwings. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
I saw 3 Glossy Ibis, a Green Sandpiper, and some Redwings. @wildlifebcn.org #birds #northantsbirds #Nikon
🎄 Christmas Fair
📅 Fri 28 Nov, 3–7pm
📍 Manor House, Cambourne
🎁 Local crafts & gifts
🎅 Kids’ fun, raffle, mince pies
🎟 Free entry
🚗 Park at Morrisons
♿ Accessible
Join us & support nature! 🌿
More info: www.wildlifebcn.org
📅 Fri 28 Nov, 3–7pm
📍 Manor House, Cambourne
🎁 Local crafts & gifts
🎅 Kids’ fun, raffle, mince pies
🎟 Free entry
🚗 Park at Morrisons
♿ Accessible
Join us & support nature! 🌿
More info: www.wildlifebcn.org
November 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🎄 Christmas Fair
📅 Fri 28 Nov, 3–7pm
📍 Manor House, Cambourne
🎁 Local crafts & gifts
🎅 Kids’ fun, raffle, mince pies
🎟 Free entry
🚗 Park at Morrisons
♿ Accessible
Join us & support nature! 🌿
More info: www.wildlifebcn.org
📅 Fri 28 Nov, 3–7pm
📍 Manor House, Cambourne
🎁 Local crafts & gifts
🎅 Kids’ fun, raffle, mince pies
🎟 Free entry
🚗 Park at Morrisons
♿ Accessible
Join us & support nature! 🌿
More info: www.wildlifebcn.org
🤩 We love #thicktrunktuesday 🌳
For #thicktrunktuesday one of my favourite Beech trees in all its autumn glory, just before heavy rain brought down its leaves. At @wildlifebcn.org Old Sulehay Forest.
November 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
🤩 We love #thicktrunktuesday 🌳
📣Podcast host Sophie chats to members of the Young People's Forum.
💚From 4 different perspectives, we hear about how nature has helped them with their own mental health challenges
www.wildlifebcn.org/get-involved...
#Podcast #MentalHealth #Conservation
💚From 4 different perspectives, we hear about how nature has helped them with their own mental health challenges
www.wildlifebcn.org/get-involved...
#Podcast #MentalHealth #Conservation
November 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
📣Podcast host Sophie chats to members of the Young People's Forum.
💚From 4 different perspectives, we hear about how nature has helped them with their own mental health challenges
www.wildlifebcn.org/get-involved...
#Podcast #MentalHealth #Conservation
💚From 4 different perspectives, we hear about how nature has helped them with their own mental health challenges
www.wildlifebcn.org/get-involved...
#Podcast #MentalHealth #Conservation
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Excited to see what beautiful creations are made at our willow wreath workshops this year! Are you booked yet? www.wildlifebcn.org/events?locat...
@wildlifebcn.org
@wildlifebcn.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Excited to see what beautiful creations are made at our willow wreath workshops this year! Are you booked yet? www.wildlifebcn.org/events?locat...
@wildlifebcn.org
@wildlifebcn.org
One of the springs which should be feeding a chalk stream in our region after one of the driest spring and summer periods on record.
It's going to be a wet weekend - but is it enough?
Blog from Water for Wildlife officer Ruth Hawksley. www.wildlifebcn.org/blog/ruth-ha...
It's going to be a wet weekend - but is it enough?
Blog from Water for Wildlife officer Ruth Hawksley. www.wildlifebcn.org/blog/ruth-ha...
A wet weekend is not enough for our rivers | Wildlife Trust for Beds Cambs & Northants
We may have had showers in the past few days, and it looks like being a wet weekend, but our rivers are still suffering from a very dry year.
www.wildlifebcn.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
One of the springs which should be feeding a chalk stream in our region after one of the driest spring and summer periods on record.
It's going to be a wet weekend - but is it enough?
Blog from Water for Wildlife officer Ruth Hawksley. www.wildlifebcn.org/blog/ruth-ha...
It's going to be a wet weekend - but is it enough?
Blog from Water for Wildlife officer Ruth Hawksley. www.wildlifebcn.org/blog/ruth-ha...
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Come along to one of our upcoming Try & Buy events with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social to shop a range of optics & accessories. We may have that perfect Christmas gift you've been searching for! 🎄
21/11 @bbowt.bsky.social
28/11 @wildlifebcn.org
29/11 @sussexwildlife.bsky.social
21/11 @bbowt.bsky.social
28/11 @wildlifebcn.org
29/11 @sussexwildlife.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Come along to one of our upcoming Try & Buy events with @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social to shop a range of optics & accessories. We may have that perfect Christmas gift you've been searching for! 🎄
21/11 @bbowt.bsky.social
28/11 @wildlifebcn.org
29/11 @sussexwildlife.bsky.social
21/11 @bbowt.bsky.social
28/11 @wildlifebcn.org
29/11 @sussexwildlife.bsky.social
Our latest Local Wildlife magazine is out! 🦋 Have you got yours?
Not a member yet? Join today and we’ll send you a copy 👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/join
Inside: winter wildlife, ancient woodlands, fungi, lynx, starlings, and more from across our 3 counties!
Not a member yet? Join today and we’ll send you a copy 👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/join
Inside: winter wildlife, ancient woodlands, fungi, lynx, starlings, and more from across our 3 counties!
November 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Our latest Local Wildlife magazine is out! 🦋 Have you got yours?
Not a member yet? Join today and we’ll send you a copy 👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/join
Inside: winter wildlife, ancient woodlands, fungi, lynx, starlings, and more from across our 3 counties!
Not a member yet? Join today and we’ll send you a copy 👉 www.wildlifebcn.org/join
Inside: winter wildlife, ancient woodlands, fungi, lynx, starlings, and more from across our 3 counties!
Join us for hands-on workshops this season — make your own Willow Wreaths or Christmas Angels at our beautiful centres. ✨
📅 November & December
📍 Various Venues
🔗 Book here: www.wildlifebcn.org/events
#FestiveWorkshops #WildlifeTrustBCN #NatureCrafts #WillowWreaths
📅 November & December
📍 Various Venues
🔗 Book here: www.wildlifebcn.org/events
#FestiveWorkshops #WildlifeTrustBCN #NatureCrafts #WillowWreaths
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Join us for hands-on workshops this season — make your own Willow Wreaths or Christmas Angels at our beautiful centres. ✨
📅 November & December
📍 Various Venues
🔗 Book here: www.wildlifebcn.org/events
#FestiveWorkshops #WildlifeTrustBCN #NatureCrafts #WillowWreaths
📅 November & December
📍 Various Venues
🔗 Book here: www.wildlifebcn.org/events
#FestiveWorkshops #WildlifeTrustBCN #NatureCrafts #WillowWreaths
Have you even seen anything more fabulous? Amazing finds from Sarah at Old Sulehay in Northants! 🍄
I've waited a lifetime to find Striated Bird's Nest fungus, and this week I've seen it twice! Also a magnificent colony of Coral Slime-mould, a troop of another slime-mould Physarum sp. with a lime-encrusted peridium and a heap of Witch's Butter. At @wildlifebcn.org Old Sulehay NR
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November 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Have you even seen anything more fabulous? Amazing finds from Sarah at Old Sulehay in Northants! 🍄
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I've waited a lifetime to find Striated Bird's Nest fungus, and this week I've seen it twice! Also a magnificent colony of Coral Slime-mould, a troop of another slime-mould Physarum sp. with a lime-encrusted peridium and a heap of Witch's Butter. At @wildlifebcn.org Old Sulehay NR
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November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I've waited a lifetime to find Striated Bird's Nest fungus, and this week I've seen it twice! Also a magnificent colony of Coral Slime-mould, a troop of another slime-mould Physarum sp. with a lime-encrusted peridium and a heap of Witch's Butter. At @wildlifebcn.org Old Sulehay NR
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The fantastic Youth Rangers have been hard at work again, learning to coppice trees and ID different tree species in Thorpe Wood nature reserve, a beautiful #ancientwoodland. Free #conservationskills training for 11-17 yr olds! wildlifebcn.org/youth-rangers @wildlifebcn.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The fantastic Youth Rangers have been hard at work again, learning to coppice trees and ID different tree species in Thorpe Wood nature reserve, a beautiful #ancientwoodland. Free #conservationskills training for 11-17 yr olds! wildlifebcn.org/youth-rangers @wildlifebcn.org
🏡At the end of last week our CEO Brian Eversham wrote to MPs in our region urging them to support an amendment to the current Planning and Infrastructure Bill to protect nature.
Please support by adding your name to the campaign before Wednesday
Please support by adding your name to the campaign before Wednesday
Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill
It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.
action.wildlifetrusts.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🏡At the end of last week our CEO Brian Eversham wrote to MPs in our region urging them to support an amendment to the current Planning and Infrastructure Bill to protect nature.
Please support by adding your name to the campaign before Wednesday
Please support by adding your name to the campaign before Wednesday
🌳Our woodlands are under threat - but you can make a difference and help save them.
🌱We have the expertise and skills to protect our woodlands, with your donation our conservation experts can put that knowledge into action.
👉Find out more and donate at www.wildlifebcn.org/wilderfuturefund
🌱We have the expertise and skills to protect our woodlands, with your donation our conservation experts can put that knowledge into action.
👉Find out more and donate at www.wildlifebcn.org/wilderfuturefund
November 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🌳Our woodlands are under threat - but you can make a difference and help save them.
🌱We have the expertise and skills to protect our woodlands, with your donation our conservation experts can put that knowledge into action.
👉Find out more and donate at www.wildlifebcn.org/wilderfuturefund
🌱We have the expertise and skills to protect our woodlands, with your donation our conservation experts can put that knowledge into action.
👉Find out more and donate at www.wildlifebcn.org/wilderfuturefund
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Little Bugs became Little Cubs! We made fabulous masks and fluffy tails ready to find the cuddly fox friends with important information about their family. We planted foxtail millet to feed the birds next year. And headed to the mud kitchen to make a foxy feast, with lots of wiggly 🪱 of course!
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Little Bugs became Little Cubs! We made fabulous masks and fluffy tails ready to find the cuddly fox friends with important information about their family. We planted foxtail millet to feed the birds next year. And headed to the mud kitchen to make a foxy feast, with lots of wiggly 🪱 of course!
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There’s still time to test your spooky species knowledge on our nature trail around the Ramsey Heights nature reserve!
@wildlifebcn.org
#halloween2025 #halloweentrail #naturetrail #freeactivitiesforkids #freeactivity #ramsey #huntingdon
@wildlifebcn.org
#halloween2025 #halloweentrail #naturetrail #freeactivitiesforkids #freeactivity #ramsey #huntingdon
November 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
There’s still time to test your spooky species knowledge on our nature trail around the Ramsey Heights nature reserve!
@wildlifebcn.org
#halloween2025 #halloweentrail #naturetrail #freeactivitiesforkids #freeactivity #ramsey #huntingdon
@wildlifebcn.org
#halloween2025 #halloweentrail #naturetrail #freeactivitiesforkids #freeactivity #ramsey #huntingdon