🎄🇦🇺 Christmas has already arrived in Australia!
Apparently Santa swaps reindeer for Boomers - giant red kangaroos up to 2m tall that hop incredible distances.
Nature meets holiday magic in the wildest Christmas ride!
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❄️ 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
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
Day 6 of our Nature Advent!
Shirebrook’s reedbeds: a haven for birds and a natural water purifier. 🌾✨
Wetlands like these are biodiversity hotspots, supporting countless species year-round.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
New Blog: 🌱 Wildlife wins in Newark & Sherwood!
A drought hit pond at Sconce & Devon Park is thriving with thanks to @severntrentwater.bsky.social, and bat walks spotting 5 species show the power of community action!
Read more: nottsbag.org.uk/2025/12/05/n...
#Nature #Conservation #WildChristmas
Day 4 of our Nature Advent!
Snow settles, but the evergreen stands strong. 🌲❄️
Conifers offer vital winter refuge for birds and mammals—one reason they’re a cornerstone of our landscapes.
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #evergreen #Conservation #WildChristmas #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Nature Advent continues!
Spotted at Farley’s Brook: the charming water vole 🐾
What’s your favourite Nottinghamshire mammal?
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #WaterVole #Conservation #WildChristmas #Biodiversity #nottingham #nottinghamshire
Nature Advent continues!
Winter trees and open spaces—Nottinghamshire’s natural beauty in December 🌲✨
Share your favourite local winter spot!
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Conservation #WildChristmas #NaturePhotography #Nottingham #Nottinghamshire #Biodiversity
Nature Advent begins!
🎄A robin by Nottingham Canal—our festive wildlife ambassador 🎄
What’s your favorite winter bird sighting?
#NatureAdvent #NottsWildlife #Robin #Conservation #WildChristmas
Mushroom on tree trunk, in background red baubles hanging in a spruce.
Another Christmas passed.
#fungifriends #wildchristmas
🌲 Wishing you a peaceful, joyful, and wild break! 🌿
#Wilder2030 #Gratitude #NatureAndPeople #WildChristmas #RewildingHope
I did not expect to see a peregrine falcon in full flight today, but I did. Seeing and remembering 'patterns we do not know exist' (J A Baker). #WildChristmas
Today, we found a treecreeper sleeping in a nook of a yew, and three goldcrests above cross with each other like teeny spits from a log fire. #WildChristmas #Birds
