🌳 Volunteers have been helping veteran oaks in Sherwood Forest to give them space to thrive. Discover how haloing boosts their health and biodiversity.
Read more here: nottsbag.org.uk/2026/03/19/h...
#NottsWildlife #Conservation #SherwoodForest #VeteranTrees
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🌿At Wollaton Park, volunteers are cultivating young trees to boost local biodiversity and build a greener future.
Explore how this growing community project is shaping the park’s landscape. 🌱
👉 nottsbag.org.uk/2026/03/17/c...
#NottsWildlife #Conservation #TreeNursery
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Sherwood Forest’s waterways are buzzing with life, from amphibians to kingfishers 🌿🐸✨
We’ve shared how Center Parcs is managing these habitats in our new blog post.
Read more: nottsbag.org.uk/2026/03/12/w...
#NottsWildlife #Conservation #WaterwayManagement #Reedbeds #BiodiversityAction
Saw three species of butterfly in the sunshine today. Brimstone not cooperative, nice Comma and then a Peacock in the garden.
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#ukbutterflies
🦇 What’s flying over Sherwood’s heathlands after dark? New bat surveys by the Sherwood Forest Trust reveal thriving species at Oak Tree Heath and big plans for future habitat restoration.
Read more 👉 nottsbag.org.uk/2026/03/10/b...
#NottsWildlife #Biodiversity #Heathland #Bats
Our winter Grizzled Skipper work parties are complete! #Volunteers across #Nottinghamshire have transformed key sites to help this rare butterfly thrive.
See the before‑and‑after and what’s next: nottsbag.org.uk/2026/03/04/g...
#NottsWildlife #Conservation #Butterflies #GrizzledSkipper
🌳Big changes are underway at Toton!🌿
A cleared stretch of floodplain is now set to become a rich wet meadow, supporting butterflies, wildflowers and more.
Click here to see what’s planned next: nottsbag.org.uk/2026/03/03/t...
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #floodplain #wildlife
Chondostereum purpureum
Sternum hirsutum
Hairy Curtain Crust and Silver Leaf disease (Chondostereum purpureum) found whilst on a Grizzled Skipper work party today.
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#fungifriends
Retford - River Idle
#Retford, the 'place of the red crossing'. The crossing in question is the River Idle, but idle it ain't. More, erm, observations here... slybob.com/retford #uktravel #travel #nottswildlife
Explore the wild side of Nottinghamshire! Our latest blog uncovers surprising species, local conservation wins, and why these spaces matter. Take a look 👇
nottsbag.org.uk/2026/02/10/b...
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Biodiversity #Conservation
🌳Free woodland creation workshops are coming! 🌳
Plus a major Grey Squirrel event following new Red Squirrel sightings in the East Midlands! 🐿️
Find out more: nottsbag.org.uk/2026/02/05/w...
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #GreySquirrel #Biodiversity
Coral Spot
Flammulina Veluptipes
Datronia mollis
Trichaptum arbietinum
A few fungi from a volunteering session today. Coral Spot, Velvet Shank (I think), Common Mazegill and Purplepore Bracket.
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#fungifriends
A trip down the canal in Nottingham today to get Mandarin duck ticked off on the year list.
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#birds
#birdsseenin2026
Hairy Curtain Crust
Jelly Ears
Variable Oysterling?
Whilst on a work party in a local reserve today, spotted some more Hairy Curtain Crust, some impressive Jelly Ears and I think Variable Oysterling.
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#fungifriends
Hairy Curtain Crust growing on a branch in a pile left by thehedge layers.
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#nottswildlife
🦆 Day 21 of our Nature Advent!🦆
A splash of colour at Valley Road Washlands – the elegant Teal, our smallest dabbling duck!
These winter visitors thrive in wetlands, reminding us why protecting floodplain habitats matters. Have you spotted one yet?
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #teal
❄️ Day 20 of our Nature Advent!❄️
Snow transforms Daneshill Lakes Nature Reserve into a serene winter haven. Even in the cold, wildlife thrives here – a reminder of the resilience of nature
What’s your favourite winter walk in Nottinghamshire?
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas
Just nipped down the garden to get a few leaves for dinner when I spotted what I think is a Collared Earthstar in my raised beds.
#fungifriends
#nottswildlife
Day 17 of our Nature Advent!
An LBAP Species today - a sweet dormouse in peaceful slumber—nature’s tiny hibernator. 🐭🍂
Dormice are expert sleepers, hibernating through winter and resting in summer to conserve energy.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #dormouse #dormice
Day 16 of our Nature Advent!
Frost and fog weave a winter spell over Sherwood Pines. 🌲❄️
Woodlands are vital habitats, offering food and refuge for wildlife throughout the seasons.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #woodland #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire #trees
Day 15 of our Nature Advent!
Fly Agaric—nature’s bold splash of colour in the woodland floor. 🍄
This fungus works with trees in a symbiotic relationship, exchanging nutrients to keep forests healthy.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #fungi #flyagaric #Biodiversity
Day 14 of our Nature Advent!
Leaves dusted with frost—tiny crystals turning autumn’s leftovers into winter jewels. ❄️🍂
Frost forms when moisture freezes on surfaces, painting the landscape with icy lace.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #frosty #leaves #Biodiversity
Day 13 of our Nature Advent!
Two toads resting at Beavercotes—quiet guardians of the wetlands. 🐸
Toads play a key role in balancing ecosystems, feasting on insects and slugs that would otherwise overrun habitats.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #Toad #Biodiversity
Day 12 of our Nature Advent!
A lone maple leaf—nature’s autumn jewel against the coming frost. 🍁
Maples provide food and shelter for countless species, and their leaves recycle nutrients back into the earth.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #MapleTree #Biodiversity
Day 11 of our Nature Advent!
A common lizard—small but perfectly adapted to life in the UK. 🦎
They spend winter in hibernation, emerging when the sun brings warmth back to the land.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #lizard #commonlizard
#Biodiversity #nottingham
Day 10 of our Nature Advent!
Snow settles on a fern—ancient greenery meeting winter’s chill. ❄️🌿
Ferns are among the oldest plant groups on Earth, predating even the dinosaurs!
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #Ferns #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Day 9 of our Nature Advent!
A young brown hare at Idle Washlands—built for speed and survival. 🐇
Hares are grassland specialists, sprinting up to 45 mph to evade predators.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #Hares #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Day 8 of our Nature Advent!
Frost reveals the hidden artistry of a spider’s web—nature’s lacework in winter. 🕸❄️
These intricate designs help spiders catch food even in the cold months.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #SpiderWatch #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Day 7 of our Nature Advent!
Britain’s striped nocturnal wanderer—the badger. 🦡
Badgers create intricate setts and live in social groups, playing a vital role in woodland ecosystems.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
