On #InternationalWomensDay we’re celebrating four female CEOs around The Wildlife Trusts. From diverse beginnings to shared challenges, their stories are a testament to the power of determination, vision, and female role models.
Read at https://ow.ly/Nnkq50YqbzZ
Join the GenWild Committee! 🍃 Gain skills and experience engaging young people with nature and helping local wildlife.
You should be aged 18-30 and live or work in Warwickshire, Coventry or Solihull. Find out more on our website, and apply before 31 March to be considered! https://ow.ly/uYY050YmZhl
Catkins are thin strings of flowers grown by trees like hazel. Its yellow, male catkins (known as 'lamb's-tails') appear in spring and release pollen which blows on the wind, reaching female flowers which will become hazelnuts.
📍 See them at Bubbenhall Wood
📷 Catkins by Lynda Prior
Have you seen any bumblebees yet? 🐝
Early bumblebees are starting to venture out on sunny days to visit spring flowers like crocuses and daffodils.
If you hear a familiar buzzing it could be a queen bee looking for somewhere to start her nest!
📍 Listen for them at the Welcombe Hills
Afternoon all! Here are some lovely birds for you! Great Crested Grebe and Robin! Pictured this morning @warwickshirewt.bsky.social
Herons are often seen standing as still as a statue on their long legs in the waters of ponds and lakes, patiently waiting for their next meal to swim by. 🐟
Look for herons at Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve!
📷 Terry Whittaker/2020 VISION
It's the final weekend of our Hedgehog Trail at Brandon Marsh 🦔
Bring your little ones to explore the trail and learn eight fun facts about hedgehogs! Just £2 per trail and perfect for a family day out.
No need to book, just turn up during regular opening hours.
📍 Brandon Marsh, CV3 3GW
Love is in the air for our peregrines! 💘
Leamington's celebrity couple is back and you can catch all the action on our live webcams.
See the beloved peregrine falcons lay their eggs and raise their chicks! 🐣
Watch at https://ow.ly/zyYJ50Yer41
There's been a rare sighting at Brandon Marsh... blue skies! 🌦️ Despite the rain some great wildlife has been recorded, including a barn owl nesting near the Ted Jury hide.
If you're visiting us in the next few days don't forget your wellies, and warm up with a hot drink from our café. ☕
We had a wonderful evening celebrating the GenWild Committee yesterday, and hearing about their achievements in 2025. The Committee is made up of 18-30 year olds who are passionate about wildlife and empower young adults to take action for nature. 🦋
This month has been a birder's paradise in Warwickshire! These feathered friends were snapped by Anne Hill, Andy Brough and April Henderson. 📷
View our January wildlife gallery on the blog now, and send in your photos to feature next time > marketing@wkwt.org.uk
The smew is an uncommon visitor to the midlands, where they're sometimes found on lakes and gravel pits.
Adult males are unmistakable, but most of the ones you'll see in the UK are greyer females and young birds.
Last year we had a few smew at Brandon Marsh nature reserve. Have you ever seen one?
What colours do you associate with winter?
The obvious answers are white, for the occasional dusting of snow; or grey, for those short, rainy days.
But winter is full of bright delights. If we look closely at nature, there are incredible colours to be found, even on the most overcast days. 🍁🪲🪶
For birdwatchers, each season brings its own unique delights. In winter, we welcome feathered visitors from the north and east.
Find out which species you're likely to see, and where, in our new blog!
Visit https://ow.ly/yB9K50Y0IyG
📷 Danny Green/2020VISION
Be part of something wild! Our members are part of a movement of people who care about nature and the environment.
Right now you can support local wildlife by joining at half price - for a limited time.
Claim at https://ow.ly/cGKO50XWAvH
Seeing a red kite soaring is a true delight! Once a rare bird, thanks to successful reintroduction projects they can now be seen across the Midlands.
Red kites have a 1.8m wingspan and forked tail which makes them easy to identify.
Learn more at https://ow.ly/LWw850XY3A6
📷 Andy Rouse/2020VISION
Did you know we have dedicated wildlife advice pages on our website?
We can't take injured or sick wildlife ourselves, but our online resources can help you know what to do and who to contact. Just visit https://ow.ly/SwyP50XY4o1
📷 Gary Stocker
Have a wild weekend at Brandon Marsh! 🍂
Explore 92 hectares of wetland, woodland and pools with a mixture of wildlife hides and family-friendly trails.
Winter is a great time to see birds like ducks, geese, herons or maybe even a kingfisher.
Visit https://ow.ly/HBWK50XY40W
📷 David Goldsmith
@opticron.bsky.social
Frosty weather doesn't mean you have to stay indoors this winter! Wrap up warm and you'll see that wildlife is as busy as ever.
Opticron kit can level up your wildlife spotting. Come along and try the range of binoculars and scopes on Jan 24th, 10am-3pm at Brandon Marsh. 🔭
