Badger, bats and beech nuts
August has been a busy month, with the school holidays in full swing the woodlands have been visited by many intrepid explorers.
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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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Comings and goings of the osprey family
The first week in September usually marks the end of osprey season at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve as the birds begin their epic migration.
Autumn colour - part 2
The warm tones of oranges, golds and reds are synonymous with autumn. As well as enjoying the spectacle, questioning why leaves change and fall is just as fascinating.
Autumn colour - part 1
The warm tones of oranges, golds and reds are synonymous with autumn. As well as enjoying the spectacle, questioning why leaves change and fall is just as fascinating.
Saving Local Wildlife with your Garden
By Ella Hendrix - Writer, Labrador Lover and Hiker
As the world finally begins to wake up to the importance of our wildlife in keeping ecosystems alive and maintaining the delicate…
The Osprey chicks of summer 2019 - Biggie & Tiny
Guest blogger Alasdair McKee, osprey enthusiast and volunteer at Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve, gives a recap of the osprey chicks' lives so far.
My placement so far by Jess Cowburn
My name is Jess Cowburn and I’m the northern reserve placement student. For as long as I can remember I’ve preferred animals to people, so for me a job involving animals would be ideal. When the…
Week 2 of 30 days wild and we are ready to get wild, even if the weather isn't! By Katy Ferguson
Once your kitted out in a good pair of wellies and a raincoat, there's no stopping you!
All this exploring and its only week 1! By Katy Ferguson
Nature can be found right on your doorstep, you just have to step out and take a good look around. 30 Days Wild is a great challenge for getting back in touch with the world around you and its not…
Inspirational Eycott Hill
Cumbria Wildlife Trust are delighted to share a second collection of writing inspired by Eycott Hill Nature Reserve.