Nature

Goldfinches (pictured) and linnets are among the most visible seed-eating birds that you might spot on teasel bushes this autumn.

‘Here we are, officially in autumn, the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’

As someone with a fear of spiders, I tested out the £1.40 hack to keep spiders out of your home, available from most supermarkets and online

As someone with a fear of spiders, I tested out the £1.40 hack to keep spiders out of your home, available from most supermarkets and online

Homes and interiors

This is the £1.40 hack for keeping spiders out of your home - but does it work?

White rhino Rumbell inspecting the autumnal treat

White rhino Rumbell inspecting the autumnal treat

Zoo farm grows thousands of pumpkins using elephant and rhino dung

By Debi Ann Moss

By Debi Ann Moss

Photo club capture the first signs of autumn in Somerset

For the good of planet Earth

For the good of planet Earth

Animal Conservation

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm helps pioneer global species conservation

Minehead's coved beach has been named the 8th best location for paddleboarding in the UK

Minehead's coved beach has been named the 8th best location for paddleboarding in the UK

Somerset beaches named in top ten locations for water sports in the UK

No more wet feet!

No more wet feet!

New boardwalk installed at Moorend Spout Nature Reserve

Amy, Tony and Emily with Chris Sperring, holding four of the owlets before they were returned to their nest

Amy, Tony and Emily with Chris Sperring, holding four of the owlets before they were returned to their nest

Somerset barn owls achieve remarkable breeding success despite challenges

High-powered catapults are being used to kill birds in Clevedon, locals say.

High-powered catapults are being used to kill birds in Clevedon, locals say.

Videos show yobs 'using catapults to kill over 50 birds' in Clevedon

Measurements were taken all across the Avon and it's connecting rivers including in Clevedon and Portishead

Measurements were taken all across the Avon and it's connecting rivers including in Clevedon and Portishead

North Somerset rivers return less polluted water samples compared to 2023

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower peaks next week - how to see it

North Somerset Council has sent teams to fly tipping sites across the area

North Somerset Council has sent teams to fly tipping sites across the area

North Somerset Council

North Somerset Council warns public about £200 fine for fly tipping

Drax and Quill will join Rocket and Groot in North Somerset, leaving just Gamora missing from the group

Drax and Quill will join Rocket and Groot in North Somerset, leaving just Gamora missing from the group

Noah’s Ark Children's Hospice

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm recruits The Guardians of the Galaxy

“The white puffs of the elder flowers have become elderberries.”

“The white puffs of the elder flowers have become elderberries.”

‘Despite the wet, the wild foods are ripening and are ready harvest in August’

Resident June and an owl

Resident June and an owl

Yatton care home delighted by visit of 'beautiful' owls

Cuckoo spit is a white frothy liquid secreted by the nymphs of froghoppers, aka spittlebugs.

Cuckoo spit is a white frothy liquid secreted by the nymphs of froghoppers, aka spittlebugs.

Cuckoo spit and fantastic froghoppers

Nailsea nature reserve pays touching tribute to retired chair

Nailsea nature reserve pays touching tribute to retired chair

Clubs and societies

Nailsea nature reserve pays touching tribute to retired chair

Clevedon care home residents visited by Charlie the donkey

Clevedon care home residents visited by Charlie the donkey

Clevedon care home residents visited by Charlie the donkey

Roots co-founder Christian Samuel unfurls a list representing the waiting list for the allotments in Abbots Leigh.

Roots co-founder Christian Samuel unfurls a list representing the waiting list for the allotments in Abbots Leigh.

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Police tell Roots to stop work on part of allotment site due to nesting skylarks

Stag beetles spend the first five to seven years of their lives underground.

Stag beetles spend the first five to seven years of their lives underground.

Stag beetles: ‘these treasures of British wildlife are not always recognised as such’

CCTV footage captures how elephants sleep at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Hamish has already captured the hearts of staff and visitors alike.

Hamish has already captured the hearts of staff and visitors alike.

North Somerset zoo welcomes adorable new addition to farm family

Porpoises are Royal Fish.

Porpoises are Royal Fish.

Coastguard called after dead porpoise washes up near North Somerset lighthouse

Uli, from Magdeburg, Germany, is now settling into Elephant Eden, the UK's largest elephant facility

Uli, from Magdeburg, Germany, is now settling into Elephant Eden, the UK's largest elephant facility

Uli the African bull elephant arrives safely at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm

Spectacled bears have highly distinctive looks.

Spectacled bears have highly distinctive looks.

North Somerset zoo to purchase tracking collars to monitor movements of wild bears

The animals will feature in educational workshops.

The animals will feature in educational workshops.

North Somerset zoo farm welcomes 'adorable' ambassadors of Madagascar

The dermestes undulatus beetle, a rare 'skin-eating' beetle has been found on Flat Holm Island, off the coast of Cardiff

The dermestes undulatus beetle, a rare 'skin-eating' beetle has been found on Flat Holm Island, off the coast of Cardiff

Rare 'skin-eating' beetle spotted in the UK as experts say its a 'mystery'

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There has been a

Watch: 'Huge increase' in UK big cat sightings reported

There is lots to do at Tyntesfield this autumn.

There is lots to do at Tyntesfield this autumn.

Enjoy Halloween trails, pumpkin displays and more at Tyntesfield this autumn

Did you enter the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition?

Did you enter the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition?

Take a look at some of the best images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Two supermoons, culminating in a blue moon, as well as the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower will hit UK skies in August

Two supermoons, culminating in a blue moon, as well as the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower will hit UK skies in August

Two supermoons to appear in UK skies in August - how and when to watch

Thousands of sex-crazed spiders are about to invade UK homes. (Canva)

Thousands of sex-crazed spiders are about to invade UK homes. (Canva)

Thousands of mating spiders are about to invade UK homes - how to keep them out

There are three snakes native to the UK.

There are three snakes native to the UK.

How to tell the difference between adders and grass snakes as dogs attacked

Great Big Green Week display.

Great Big Green Week display.

Schedule of events for Clevedon's Great Big Green Week has been released

The trust had to resort to more traditional methods.

The trust had to resort to more traditional methods.

Two heavy horses help remove diseased trees from Backwell reserves

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm.

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm.

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm showcases Bramley the Ural Owl in flying display

Submit your application now.

Submit your application now.

Avon Wildlife Trust invites wildlife enthusiasts to take part in competition

Why not help this amazing species?

Why not help this amazing species?

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm seeks support for capybara adoption scheme

Drivers are urged to be on the lookout.

Drivers are urged to be on the lookout.

Local government

Council pays for warning signs to help migratory toads

The view from Brean Down.

The view from Brean Down.

For miles of glorious sandy beach — check out all the Bs

Horses in Glastonbury.

Horses in Glastonbury.

IN PICTURES: Somerset's frozen world

Many of the animals are making full use of the snow.

Many of the animals are making full use of the snow.

IN PICTURES: animals at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm enjoying the snow

Northern Lights captured in Glastonbury.

Northern Lights captured in Glastonbury.

Locals capture Northern Lights after rare sighting

The pollution has caused the deaths of countless fish.

The pollution has caused the deaths of countless fish.

Slurry pollution of the River Banwell has killed over a 100 fish

Somerset Nature Connections runs mental health sessions in Mendip and Quantock Hills

Glastonbury Tor

Glastonbury Tor

National Trust partners with local community to celebrate Wassail at Glastonbury Tor

Why not take part in the Sea Watch Survey of 2023, looking out for porpoises, dolphins and other marine megafauna?

Why not take part in the Sea Watch Survey of 2023, looking out for porpoises, dolphins and other marine megafauna?

Somerset Wildlife Trust announces marine survey

A murmuration of Starlings

A murmuration of Starlings

Clevedon resident spots murmuration of Starlings: 'It was gorgeous'

The mural acts as a tribute to all that Yatton, and surrounding areas, have to offer

The mural acts as a tribute to all that Yatton, and surrounding areas, have to offer

Yatton to showcase wildlife and steam train to visitors in new mural

Portishead Camera Club.

Portishead Camera Club.

Clubs and societies

Guest speakers to talk at Portishead Camera Club