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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

October is here! Look out for all kinds of colourful wildlife this month and embrace the changing seasons 🍂🍄‍🟫.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hear from Grove, Lead Land Manager East, at a volunteer day in Lower Woods with the first day of coppicing.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Can you guess what years these nature reserve guides are from? A few of our staff members recently came across the older versions and we've been enjoying looking back at old maps and illustrations 🐦. If you have any of our old guides, share them below👇

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

"There’s one place that is really close to my heart: the Severn Hams. This vast floodplain between Gloucester and Tewkesbury was once alive with nature. With your help, I am determined to bring that life roaring back." -Harry, Lead Land Manager West Support Harry’s Mission: ow.ly/U1yb50ZOATI

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We've got some exciting news… A pair of Dartford warblers have raised two broods successfully for the first time in the Forest of Dean! Thank you to the community of naturalists, locals and stock checkers that all feed in detail and insight, supporting species like this. 📷Ian Roberts

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Last orders for nectar! The clustered, globe-shaped flowers of ivy provide a great source of nectar and pollen in late summer and early autumn. This plant is buzzing with life, including a small copper butterfly that stopped by to join the feast, and ivy bees which mainly feed on this plant 🐝.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🚨 Half price membership ends Monday! Join this August for less and help local wildlife thrive this summer and all year round. Join today: ow.ly/jnOT50Zzlvn

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Environment Agency's application for a drought order for the River Severn is a positive sign that the seriousness of the situation is being recognised. But as climate change brings more frequent and prolonged periods of drought, we need long-term planning to protect our rivers and waterways.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Looking for summer holiday fun? Learn about moths, get crafty, dress up as a ladybird and have a party! There's something for the adults too with a guided walk through one of our nature reserves 🌳book online at www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/events 📷Bob Coyle, GWT, Adam Smith

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The government is revamping our water laws. We are backing the #CleanWaterNow campaign to call for a new water law that will: 💧boost nature corridors along rivers 💧reduce water pollution 💧bring freshwaters back to health Take action via: ow.ly/7pB450ZyR0t 📷Jack Perks

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Take a break from scrolling with 30 seconds of gatekeeper butterflies - spotted in our CEO Andrew McLaughlin's garden 🦋. Have you seen lots of butterflies lately?

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Hear from Dr William Bird MBE, GP, and CEO of Intelligent Health, who has been promoting the natural environment and sustainability as a health benefit for over 30 years. Please support Mission Wild today, to help more people across Gloucestershire to connect with nature: ow.ly/RqS750Zk2Cx

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Stroud District Council is preparing a new local plan to guide development over the next 15–20 years. By taking part in their consultation, you can help ensure nature is considered alongside future growth and that Stroud remains a diverse haven for wildlife.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Is it a bee? Is it a bird? No, it's a moth! Check out this hummingbird hawk-moth spotted in a Cinderford garden recently. This day-flying species is a summer visitor that can be seen in gardens, hovering like a hummingbird as it feeds on nectar. 📹Thank you to Lorna Cameron for this video.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We would like to congratulate Andy Burnham on stepping into his new role as prime minister. As he begins setting the direction for this new term, we are asking him to prioritise #nature, #wildlife and #biodiversity.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The Government has confirmed that Gloucestershire will move to a single unitary authority, replacing the current system of six councils. We welcome this decision, having advocated for a single unitary authority as the best way to deliver joined-up action for nature across the county.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We’re excited to be exhibiting at the brand new #RHSBadminton Flower Show, 8-12 July 2026. Come and see us in the allotments section, with Stroud Valleys Project, Chestergate Allotments & Bisley Community Composting Scheme, and Cashes Green & Applewood Organic & Wildlife Allotment Association.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Happy July! Splashes of colour are everywhere, as wildflowers bloom from meadows to supermarket car parks. On grasslands, listen out for skylarks, who will give you a burst of energy with their speedy song 🎶. 📷John Bridges, Amy Lewis, Nick Upton, Brian Harper, Kieron Huston

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

“With the environment under growing pressure, I hope by capturing and sharing its beauty, more people will feel inspired to protect it - before it’s too late.” Marc Freebrey, 2025 category winner in our photography competition. Enter this year's competition 👇 ow.ly/NWwz50Zizs5

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Grey headed snout hoverfly 🪰 A curious little species found in the shady parts of mature deciduous woodland. Its long snout helps it feed from deep flowers such as bluebells and red campion. The larvae develop in animal dung, especially from deer 🦌 and badgers 🦡 📷 Tina Bouttle

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Crickley Hill update 📢 Please note The Cotswold Way will be getting diverted from today (29 May) for at least 6 months and will skip Crickley Hill. See diversion details and a map from National Trails below👇 www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/short-routes/diversion-at-a417-birdlip/ 📸Nathan Millar

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Bee 🐝 or snail 🐌 ? The red-tailed mason bee is iconic, nesting in snail shells to protect eggs from predators. Female bees will seal the shell shut with mashed up leaves and decorate it with bits of stem and leaf, a great camouflage.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Over 70% of Gloucestershire’s land is farmed! The way we farm has a huge impact on everything from hedgehogs and barn owls to bees, rivers and wildflowers. Our fabulous Farming Advisor Tim visited Norton Court Farm in the Severn Vale to chat with Debbie Wilkins about farming with nature in mind.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Happy #WorldBeeDay! Bees make the world go around, as they are vital for wildlife and our food systems. Join us in our mission to restore their habitat, native grasslands, to Gloucestershire.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Exciting things happening in Podsmead today🌳 Our Neighbourhood Nature project, in partnership with Blackbridge, planted trees today as part of a bigger plan to support communities around Gloucester to have their voices heard, take leadership and green their local area.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Our Youth Rangers having fun-filled naturey action at Robinswood Hill, where they do a lot of practical work for wildlife and wild places. 🎥 Watch the reel to see more.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Check out Harry, our Land Manager West, planting true fox sedge at Coombe Hill Nature Reserve and explaining why this plant is so important for biodiversity 🌱

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Today is Save the Frogs Day 🐸 Frogs may seem common in the UK, but their numbers have dropped sharply. Habitat loss is a major cause, with ponds filled in for development, leaving fewer breeding sites. Many are also killed on roads during migration. 📸 Clark Warren

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Our photography competition returns with the Species Spotlight category. Showcase Gloucestershire’s native wildlife, from wildflowers to mammals, reptiles to liverwort, fungi to birds. www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co… 📷Katherine Boon

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Can you spot the eggs? On cuckoo flowers at this time of year, look closely and you might spot tiny orange dots, a bit like mini tic-tacs, which are the eggs of orange-tip butterflies. 🧡 Soon, they'll develop and get darker, before the caterpillars hatch and leave behind a translucent casing. 🐛

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day and Birthday! We are proud to celebrate two years of Youth Rangers, the young volunteers boosting wildlife on our nature reserves. In two years, they have reseeded meadows, planted hedges, built bug hotels and much more.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Today we announced that Gloucestershire is moving one step closer to the potential return of beavers, as we work with Forestry England begin the next phase of the Severn Vale Beaver Project to restore this native species to the county 🦫. 👉 ow.ly/5u5650YNsei 📷 David Parkyn

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

From hibernation to migration 💤. Who is arriving after a long treacherous journey, and who is only just waking up this April? 📷Amy Lewis, Jon Hawkins, Terry Whittaker, Richard Burkmarr, Hugh Clarke, Janet Packham, Jim Higham

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Wild photography tips here 👇👇. We spoke to Helen Jackson-Garside, a talented wildlife photographer from Gloucestershire, to share her top tips for capturing nature. Take a look at the tips in this blog 👉 www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co…

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

30 Days Wild sign ups are open! 🌳🐸🦎🐛💚 This June, take a breath and notice the nature around you. From spotting bugs in the garden to enjoying a walk in a local green space, 30 Days Wild is all about taking a moment to connect with the natural world. 👉 www.wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

What a fantastic Waterscapes Week we had earlier this month 💧. A huge thank you to everyone who came along and joined in the watery wildlife fun. It was brilliant to explore how nature-based solutions can help tackle flooding while creating more space for wildlife to thrive.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Look at these wonderful photos from a night walk across the reserve recently. Grab a UV 365 torch and some UV protective glasses, and get out there to see it for yourself. Please be extra careful never to shine a UV torch into the eyes of people or animals, as it can be very damaging.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Tom from our land management team has been out conducting a reptile survey. What did he find?

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Welcome bluebell season! Wild garlic is releasing its scent across Gloucestershire, and woodpeckers are drumming. If you hear a cackle in the woods, don't be scared - it may be the green woodpecker's signature yaffle. 📷 Terry Stevenson, Andrew Mason, Paul Rumbles, Robert Harrison, Richard Burkmar

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Check out our Wild Trainees taking a riverfly survey and testing river health by checking for key invertebrates. This part of the Frome, flowing through one of our nature reserves by Knapp Lane, had a score of 11, suggesting that the water is clean and healthy!

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Check out our Spring starter pack 🌸🦋 Have you spotted your first swallow or butterfly yet? #EducationAndSharingDay #SpringStarterPack

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

This cased caddisfly is a crafty genius, weaving its own case out of sand and other bits from the riverbed. Riverflies can only survive in clean water, making them excellent indicators of river health.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

A reminder that fires are not allowed on nature reserves - even if there’s already a burnt patch. Fires can spread, causing wildfires that risk wildlife, grazing animals, and livelihoods. They leave damage and litter, and ashes may reignite. Report fires to 999.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

We're recruiting 📣. We're looking for an Assistant Catering Manager to join the GWT café team at our Robinswood Hill and Crickley Hill cafés. Find out more and apply via our website 👇 www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co… 📷 Andy Rouse/2020VISION

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Stop scrolling 👀 🎶 Listen to this brook and see why volunteer Sue is checking its health #WaterGuardians

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Eight bags of litter collected Mez joined 25 children and eight adults from The Altus School for a litter pick, separating recyclable materials as they went. School teacher said the children absolutely loved the trip and enjoyed the opportunity to make a difference while having fun in the sunshine

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

What wildlife have you seen this month? Here's some of the species you might have started to notice as we move into spring 🌼. Hedgehog 📷 Nick Upton, chiffchaff 📷 John Bridges, common lizard and bee 📷 Jon Hawkins, slow worm 📷 Niall Benvie, brimstone butterfly 📷Jim Higham

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Many threatened bird species nest on, or near, the ground - including skylarks and nightjars. Ground nests are well-camouflaged, so please leave them undisturbed by sticking to the paths, keeping dogs on leads and taking litter home with you.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust @gloswildlife.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Queen buff-tailed bumblebees have recently emerged from overwintering 🐝! They are very messy builders and their colonies are a haphazard mix of cocoons, wax and pollen, unlike the neat hexagonal arrangement of honey bees.

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