Hen harrier
The hen harrier has been severely persecuted for taking game species and has suffered massive declines in numbers as a result. Thankfully, conservation projects are underway to reduce conflict…
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Marsh harrier
The courtship of the marsh harrier is certainly a sight to behold - wheeling and tumbling through the sky, male and female partners lock talons in mid-air. Look out for this rare bird over…
Handsome marsh harrier sighting
How exciting! We’ve had a marsh harrier sighting, which was spotted at Foulshaw Moss nature reserve this week (15 February) by David, our Conservation Manager here at Cumbria Wildlife Trust.
Fat hen
Fat hen is a persistent 'weed' of fields and gardens, verges and hedgerows. But, like many of our weed species, it is a good food source for birds and insects.
It's wonderful news!
We've been awarded £1.6 millon from the Heritage Lottery Fund to buy and restore Eycott Hill.
Beguiled by blues
Butterfly expert Alan Sumnall offers a thorough guide to one of our most enchanting groups of butterflies – the blues.
No 'January Blues' here
An insight into the work of an Apprentice Conservation Officer.
Write at the heart of nature
Let nature’s harmonies ground you as you let yourself attune to the rhythms of the turning year.
Write at the heart of nature
Let nature’s harmonies ground you as you let yourself attune to the rhythms of the turning year.
Going nuts for nature: UK’s biggest nature challenge on course for record-breaking year this June
• The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild kicks off on 1st June
• Actor Cel Spellman urges people to go wild for the soul and for nature
Eden Rivers Trust awarded £2.6m to break down the barriers to Eden’s rivers and natural heritage
Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve will benefit from new funding for Eden Rivers Trust's Access to Eden partnership
£181k awarded to major new project to break down the barriers to Eden’s rivers and natural heritage
Eden Rivers Trust has been given a helping hand from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to develop a major project that will improve access to the River Eden