Birds on the move
For many birdwatchers, autumn is the most exciting time of year. But what are they so excited about?
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Get closer to the field and a little more behind the scenes by reading about the wild experiences, wildlife insights and recollections of staff and volunteers – writers from all over the organisation, from our Reserve Officers to our student placements.
We welcome guest bloggers! If you have something to write home about - whether you've got a trail cam in your garden, or you've been bird watching, or visited one of our nature reserves - if it's to do with Cumbria's wildlife and wild places then we'd love to hear from you!
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The Bog Graham Round – how runners can help to restore our uplands
Ross Brannigan from the Green Runners explains why he's urging the running community to support our Skiddaw Forest project.
Another successful season for our Foulshaw Ospreys
It’s been a privilege to have had a close up view of our Foulshaw ospreys for another successful year. Mum and dad have been such attentive parents, looking after each other as well as rearing two…
Why I Volunteer as a Wildlife Watch Group Leader
Read on to find out what being a Wildlife Watch Group Leader means to volunteer Seb Sillitoe.
Reserves placement student Tom Langmead topping up his degree with relevant and practical skills
Recent student placements have joined both our Reserve and Peatlands Teams working across Cumbria. Tom Langmead shares his placement experience so far as a reserve assistant.
The days are getting shorter.....
The days are getting shorter and the time is getting closer for our #FoulshawOspreys to leave us for their wintering grounds. Volunteer Jenny Cornell tells us more in her latest blog.
Fascinating flying ants
Sara Booth-Card, ecologist, peatlands and Action For Insects campaigner at The Wildlife Trusts, looks out for the telltale signs of flying ant days and shares her love for the underground world of…
The birds have flown...
Nothing to do with the opening of Parliament but the successful fledging of our two young ospreys. Jenny Cornell, one of our briliant volunteers who shares a passion for these birds of prey, tells…
Sea the connection
Wherever we live in the UK, we’re all connected to the sea. For this year’s National Marine Week, we’re celebrating this connection and highlighting why a healthy, thriving marine environment…
Volunteer Surveying at the Walney Channel Seagrass Beds
Cumbria Canoeists’ sea kayaking lead and Cumbria Wildlife Trust member John Soady reports on an fascinating day last month, helping out the Living Seas North West team with a seagrass survey at…