Wildlife Groundswell

Encouraging news about hen harriers. 141 hen harrier chicks fledged from 36 nests at multiple sites in northern England in 2023. We will continue to work with partners to promote their recovery and tackle illegal persecution. Read more: naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2023/09/16/fur…

🌿Join us on Sept 23 for a Wildlife Conference! Explore nature's state, tackle climate challenges, and save wildlife. Let's unite to restore and grow nature, save insects, and give nature a chance to heal. Book tickets here:bit.ly/45Xht25 #WildlifeConference

📫 Our July/August newsletter is here! Check it out for a dose of proper summer (in spite of all this rain!)… butterflies, wildflowers, clifftop walks & more 🌻 Plus details on our annual conference, ‘Air & Fire’, coming up in Sept! 🔥👇 shorturl.at/rsCF2

Great news for choughs in Cornwall! @cornishchoughs @CBWPS1 bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

Generous donations have pushed us really close to our initial target! Thank you to every supporter, including our amazing ambassador @B_Strawbridge who has helped to spread the word! Please RT and help get us over the line! Full details and to donate: shorturl.at/rswz8

Contribute now to @KernowConserva1’s Community Fund Campaign and every £1 donated will be double matched by @AvivaUK! avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/cornwall-osp…

🏡Despite their nomadic lifestyle, ospreys pair up for life, typically returning to the same breeding site and mate every year. And with your help, we could encourage ospreys to make Cornwall their base!

Our friends at @KernowConserva1 are doing amazing work to help ospreys re-settle in Cornwall during their breeding seasons. Want to know more about these beautiful birds & how you can get involved in their re-establishment in the Duchy? Read on for our spotlight on #ospreys🧵👇

We recently reintroduced our second batch of water voles at Trelusback Farm in South Cornwall in partnership with @MossyEarth. Check out this video to learn more 👇 youtu.be/8h4FJKwpI48 #VolePower✌️ #watervoles #KernowConservation

Help us shape priorities for nature recovery! 🌱 We’re working with @CornwallCouncil, @IoSCouncil and @CIOSLNP to create a new Local Nature Recovery Strategy for the region. Join our online launch event tomorrow to learn more!👇👇

If bumblebees could vote, what would they ask governments to prioritise? 🤔 Our #BumblebeeManifesto gives bumblebees a political voice by bringing the key actions they need to the attention of political parties and voters 🐝 📝 bumblebeeconservation.org/a-manifesto-fo… #BeesNeedsWeek 1/7

We were delighted to release a family of 4 beavers @WallingtonNt yesterday. Congratulations to @nationaltrust, @fivesisterszoo & everyone involved. Wallington is an ideal site, where the beavers can demonstrate their ability to restore nature & provide landscape-scale benefits.

All pics from the beautiful #Roskorwell Lavender Farm on the Lizard 💜

Tomorrow marks the start of @savebutterflies’ citizen science project, the #BigButterflyCount, and we’re encouraging all of our friends to get involved! 🦋 Find out how you can join in and give a helping hand to our butterfly and moth populations here 👉 shorturl.at/szCIV

Are you based near Penwith and keen to learn more about improving biodiversity on your land? 🐞🌱🐛 There are still a few spaces available on Budding Nature’s free Intro to Ecology workshop! Don’t miss out… get your place now!

☀️A little reminder that our Wildflower Meadow Safari is this Saturday! Don’t miss out on this wonderful event… book your free ticket and pasty now 🌻 eventbrite.com/e/wildflower-m…

Join us on July 1st for our annual Wildflower Safari! 🌸🌾🌼 We’ll be exploring the wildflower meadows of the Lizard from 10:15 - 17:00 and would love to see you there! Find out more and get your free ticket (and pasty!) here 👉 eventbrite.com/e/wildflower-m…

🐍 If you’re lucky enough to see one of these beautiful snakes, just remember to be respectful and keep your distance! 📸: all adders photographed on #TheLizard, #Cornwall.

🍽 The adder’s impressive disguise is also handy at meal times, allowing them to sneak up on prey without being noticed! Adders are masterful hunters and enjoy snacking on a variety of foods- mice, frogs & even small birds. They subdue their prey with venom and swallow whole!

We’re starting a new ‘spotlight on’ series highlighting some of the curious creatures and beautiful plants you can find on the Lizard Peninsula - and we’re kicking off with one of our most elusive residents… the #adder ! 🐍 🧵👇