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Join Wendy to keep up to date with the goings on of Worcestershire's wildlife (office hours). https://t.co/FTUWVNokKR
Worcestershire
Joined January 2015
Our nature reserves are special spaces for wildlife π If you pay a visit to one of our sites, thank you for putting nature first by π£ Sticking to paths π Keeping dogs on leads π Taking litter home with you
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We hope you liked this one! The insect in the picture is in fact a dock bug. They have a slightly rounder abdomen than the similar-looking box bug.
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It's the most mysterious day of the week. It's #MysteryMonday. This week, we've zoomed in super close on something from the natural world. Can you tell us what it is? π
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In our latest blog, our Climate Change and Wildlife Officer Jack Reeves looks back on his time at the Trust and reflects on the progress we have made towards our sustainability targets π https://t.co/VruCT7U2z0
#climate #sustainability #NetZero #carbon #wildlife
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It's autumn and if you're tempted to give your garden a bit of a tidy up this weekend by deadheading and removing anything that's past its best - don't do it! π» Old seedheads and stems can provide essential shelter for insects and other wildlife during the winter months, while
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Just look at these gorgeous autumnal colours! π Guelder-rose berries are visually stunning, bright red and with a slightly translucent quality. They are an important food source for birds, such as bullfinches and mistle thrushes. https://t.co/vYpJhXYFBk
#autumn #nature
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Look at these hairy shieldbugs all snuggled up inside a sunflower head π₯° Hairy shieldbugs can often be encountered on seed heads of a range of plants from buttercups to dandelions, where they blend in remarkably well. Find out more about shieldbugs here π
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Come and learn about all the fantastic things happening in Droitwich at the Droitwich CVS #DroitwichCommunityShowcase next Saturday 20th September! Worcestershire Wildlife Trust will be in attendance on the day. We can't wait to see everyone there π Check out the event page
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Good spot Sophie! One of our trainees spotted this beautiful ruddy darter at #Monkwood nature reserve. Theyβre very similar to common darters but, apart from this deep blood-red colour seen in the males, the easiest way to tell them apart is that ruddy darters have all black
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What a brave badger! Our team came across this half-eaten wasp nest recently β it looks like a badger had dug it out to get at the delicious and protein-rich wasp larvae within the nest π¦‘π
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Worcestershire's wildlife has the potential to thrive β come hear how! πΏ From reserves expansions to landscape-scale working, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is constantly striving to do more to protect and enhance wildlife in Worcestershire. Join this online talk next week with
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Thank you to everyone who helped make possible the purchase & restoration of land at #GreenFarm, next to #Monkwood π More than 700 people from the local community have helped on site as well as improved their own patches for wildlife π³ππ¦π¦πΌ Read more https://t.co/xVcO8FtOKi
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π¨GOOD NEWS for peat @GOVUK Β has extended the ban on burning on peat in England. A Β huge step forward, with the area of deep peat safeguarded from burning set to more than double. π Thank you to everyone who helped push for this change, your support made it possible! (1/2)
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Well done everyone - it's a blue tit! We love them π
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We LOVE rowan trees π As we enter autumn, huge clusters of bright red berries can be seen hanging from the branches of rowan trees, a favourite food of birds such as visiting waxwings, redwings and other thrushes. By eating the berries, these birds also help the tree to
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Trailcams can be addictive, especially when you find a polecat mooching around your compost heap π Thanks to Trust supporter Davinia Carr for sharing this footage with us! Capturing a polecat on a trailcam is a great way of recording where these elusive mammals live. If
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Good morning everybody! For our #MysteryMonday today, we have a close-up of a bird. Can you tell us what it is? π
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Planting the right variety of plants and providing places to nest in your space can help bees and other pollinators thrive all year round ππ¦πΌ Find out more about what you can do in your space in our latest blog π https://t.co/zP0ISpM0dD
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In our latest blog, climb into the natural history and folklore of wild clematis, otherwise know as old man's beard... https://t.co/tDTe1q28m8
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Love wildlife? Love people? Help us turn nature lovers into nature lifers πΏππͺ We are looking for a new Senior Supporter Development Officer to bring their enthusiasm and experience for generating support through donations and membership. Join our fantastically passionate team
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