Planting and pit-steads
During November we have had a big push in the tree nursery, getting our first load of trees planted and protected from the resident deer population. As some of these young hazel trees are already…
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Get closer to the field and a little more behind the scenes by enjoying a read of 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!
Ambling into autumn at Staveley woodlands
There is definitely an Autumnal feel to the weather at the moment, with warm wet days followed by crisp, sunny, dry ones. All the leaves are turning to deep auburn and brown and slowly drifting…
My summer of work experience at Cumbria Wildlife Trust
My name’s William, and over the past summer I have been volunteering with Cumbria Wildlife Trust.
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.
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…