🌍A shameful step back for nature. The UK Government has pushed the wildlife-harming Planning & Infrastructure Bill through, despite huge opposition. Some risks were reduced, but nature remains at risk. Weakening BNG next would be catastrophic 👉 https://t.co/jJyhfprV2P

Curious about the UK’s most critically endangered mammal, the wildcat, and the new feasibility study suggesting they could thrive in the South West once more? Read our newest blog 👉 https://t.co/bKP5NZp6wg Attend our online webinar 👉 https://t.co/yR5rukEwMG 📸 Tom Mason

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What's a kingfisher to do? 🤷🐦 📷: Ian Michael Butts

Pleated inkcaps only last a single day! 🍄 Their umbrella-like caps reach about 3.5 cm wide, and they pop up overnight after rain. By morning, they’ve released their spores and either decompose or dry out in the sun. 📸 Venn Ottery by our Reserves Officer, Jake.

It’s the start of National Tree Week! 🌳 We’re planting plenty but so are jays. These colourful birds stash acorns for winter, and the ones they forget can grow into new trees. Nature’s accidental tree planters! 💙🌱 📸 Margaret Holland

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The temperature has definitely dropped, but on the upside? These frosty nights are the perfect time to make ice decorations! ❄️✨ Ice decorations are a beautiful eco-friendly craft activity that will add a bit of sparkle to your garden, balcony, or window 👇

Spot the ring ouzel! 👀🐦 This bird was spotted at our Emsworthy Mire nature reserve, taking a well-earned break and stocking up on juicy berries before continuing its migration back to northwest Arica. 📷: Pete Exley

The pygmy shrew is out here living life in a constant snack-emergency mode...and honestly, who are we to judge? 🍽️😅 They have to eat every 2–3 hours just to survive, and here’s the wild bit... they can munch up to 125% of their own body weight every day! 📷: Dawn at DWT

Tree planting season has begun once again at Bowden Pillars, where we are planting a new temperate rainforest. 🌳 With the help of 18 volunteers, on one day last week we managed to plant 800 trees! Find out more about the project 👇 https://t.co/blEKGWUXYO 📷: Claire DWT

Why do we get so excited when we see orchids return to a meadow? 🌸 Orchids are nature's indicators: they only thrive where the soil, plants and pollinators are in balance. In Devon, we’re working with farmers to help bring back these plants and precious wildlife habitats. 💚

Dead and decaying wood is vital for wildlife but often overlooked🪵 From stag beetles and nesting woodpeckers to sheltering bats, fish and otters - 13% of UK plants and animals rely on these habitats. Where it’s safe, leave it! Read more 👉 https://t.co/YyQKiHCUG7

Could European wildcats return to Devon?🐾 Our report, published today, finds that a sustainable population of wildcats could flourish in the South West and that 80% of people surveyed in the region were positive about their reintroduction. Read more 👉 https://t.co/1CAqkIzyqy

Did you know that you can give someone Devon Wildlife Trust membership for Christmas? As well as all of the usual membership benefits and welcome pack, you can also pick an extra gift for them! 🎁 Head to our online shop 👇 https://t.co/1CyzYZqEsn

What a gem! beautiful little anemone is known as the gem anemone and we think they're just lovely. With their deep purple and green central disc and striped tentacles they're one of our prettiest anemones and can be found across Devon's rockpools. 📷 Jake TB

Not rare… just a “duck”—but look at those amazing feather details! 🦆 Female shovelers are beautifully camouflaged, and their wide, shovel-like bills help them sweep up invertebrates and seeds from the water. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/Akxer1mXTT 📸 Matt B, DWT

Our brilliant volunteers have been getting our young trees ready and packaged to go to their new homes! Do you want free trees? Get some at our Bantham Free Tree Hub, 28th November. Find out more👉 https://t.co/Gs1pzdN33b The Saving Devons Treescapes Project, @HeritageFund

Could you make a hedge for wildlife in your garden? 🌿 By doing so, you'd be helping to provide shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly birds and insects. 🐦 November to March is the best time for planting. Find out more 👇 https://t.co/0hHf3FrNsb 📷: Amy Lewis

One small Devon woodland is growing trees, skills and community all at once. Lisa and Marc are behind the Deer Wood Trust and have created a beautiful, wildlife-rich space in the South Hams. 💚 Read more about this story 👇 https://t.co/kvDMAgM2fG

Our young supporter George Sheppard, age 9, spotted this incredible lattice stinkhorn in Stoke Gabriel 🍄 This rare fungus both looks and smells like rotting flesh! if you spot one, let it thrive and record your sighting with the DBRC 👇 https://t.co/2pOoZRpSwj

🌅 One upside of the shorter autumn days? More chances to catch Devon's beautiful sunsets. 📷 This remarkable photo was taken from our Wembury Marine Centre recently, by Jake Taylor-Bruce. Where's your favourite sunset-watching spot in Devon? 💛