Rare Pine Marten Spotted in Somerset After 100 Years, Captured on Camera Thursday, September 25, 2025 pinemarten somerset wildlife conservation mendiphills reintroduction nature biodiversity mustelid sighting In an extraordinary wildlife sighting, a pine marten—absent from Somerset for over a century—has been captured on camera in the Mendip Hills. The footage was taken by A Patch Wilder, a conservation project dedicated to … Read More
Community Fights to Save Historic Land Owned by Glastonbury’s Beloved ‘Egg Man’ Thursday, September 25, 2025 glastonbury wilfpeddle heritage conservation community orchard fundraising auction development wildlife A passionate group of Glastonbury locals is rallying to purchase and preserve a cherished parcel of historic land once owned by the renowned ‘egg man,’ Wilf Peddle, who passed away in June 2024. The land, located off Selwood … Read More
Dorset’s Middle Beach Transforms Into Unexpected Seasonal Attraction Monday, September 22, 2025 coast erosion restoration nationaltrust studland beach climatechange wildlife conservation dorset At Middle Beach in Studland, Dorset, the removal of old sea defences has unexpectedly turned into a popular out-of-season spectacle. Since early September, heavy machinery has been dismantling failing coastal structures in a … Read More
South West’s Lydford Gorge: A Woodland Wonderland That Feels Worlds Away Saturday, September 20, 2025 lydford devon nationaltrust gorge waterfalls hiking nature trails rainforest wildlife Nestled in the heart of Devon lies Lydford Gorge, the South West’s deepest river gorge, where a magical 3-meter high waterfall awaits visitors. Stepping into this lush, vibrant landscape is like being transported to a … Read More
Lydford Gorge: South West's Enchanting Woodland Escape Saturday, September 20, 2025 lydford devon gorge waterfall nature hiking nationaltrust wildlife trails adventure Nestled in Devon, not far from Tavistock, Lydford Gorge is the South West’s deepest river gorge and home to a stunning 3-meter-high waterfall. On my recent visit, the lush woodland trail transported me to what felt like … Read More
Longleat Mourns Beloved Red Panda Lionel Wednesday, September 17, 2025 longleat redpanda lionel conservation breeding international wildlife endangered keeper cubs Longleat has announced with great sadness the passing of Lionel, one of their cherished red pandas and a firm favourite among visitors. At just eight years old, Lionel’s loss is deeply felt by the Longleat family and all who … Read More