Somerset Council has launched a public consultation on the county’s first Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). This statutory plan outlines priorities for protecting and restoring wildlife and hab
We’re delighted to share that the eels have returned to Avalon Marshes! Building on our successful partnership with the Somerset Eel Recovery Project (SERP) in 2024, the Somerset Wetlands team has l
Avalon Marshes, part of the Somerset Wetlands ‘super’ National Nature Reserve, is now home to at least two beavers, confirms Natural England. While beavers have been in the wider river catchment f
This month marked an exciting milestone at the Avalon Marshes Centre as the elvers residing in our display tank since May were released into the River Axe at Wedmore. Provided by the Somerset Eel Reco
Two rare wetland species have found a new home on the Shapwick Moor Nature Reserve following work to create new wetland features. This is part of action in hand across the country to recover nature an
Read all about the latest news about Shapwick Heath, the Avalon Marshes Centre and Natural England’s other nature reserves in Somerset. Download the newsletter: Somerset and Avon National Nature Res
Have you ever marvelled at a starling murmuration? Join us at RSPB Ham Wall to learn about the fascinating lives of these charismatic birds as they gather in massive flocks for their evening flyby abo
The Bittern Trail is a new family friendly cycle trail which links the town of Glastonbury with the Avalon Marshes Centre. It is a four mile long, tranquil, mainly traffic free, route running throug
