Head of Conservation @SomersetWT. Passionate about nature, the environment and the huge value to us all of spending time in the natural world.
Joined March 2020
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Simon Clarke retweeted
Join us in surveying for booming bitterns this spring! 📢
We want to learn more about Somerset's bitterns, which is why we're asking YOU to keep an eye (and two ears!) out for these masters of camouflage! 👇
somersetwildlife.org/project…
#ProjectBittern #Somerset #CitizenScience
Simon Clarke retweeted
Concerned about flooding? It's time for you to have your say! 🌧️
We're pleased to share that our friends at the @SRAnews have recently published a Draft Flood Action Plan — and they're keen to hear your views! 👇
srastrategy.co.uk
#Somerset #Flooding #Climate @SWTlevels
Simon Clarke retweeted
Fritillary butterflies have declined by 60% from 1990-2021. 😓🦋
Our #SomersetStateofNature report shows that terrestrial insects are faring particularly badly in Somerset. Find out more in the report: somersetwildlife.org/stateof…
#Somerset #StateofNature #Butterflies
Simon Clarke retweeted
The @SomersetWT is pleased to be able to launch the Somerset State of Nature Report 2023. The first of its kind for Somerset, and leading on from the national State of Nature Report released this year c-js.uk/46Lx2th
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Introducing Somerset's second ‘super’ National Nature Reserve! 🎉
We're delighted to share that we have a new 'super' NNR in the Mendip Hills! This new site connects over 1,400 hectares of land and 29 nature-rich sites! 👇🌱
gov.uk/government/news/gover…
#Somerset #Mendips
Simon Clarke retweeted
Squacco Heron showed well thro' a 'scope in far SW corner of Long Drove lake (next to Ham Wall RSPB), looking from Sharpham Lane between 11:15 & 11:25 this morning. Perched just above water in low branches of tree & also 2 short flights. (photo from Lesvos 2012)
Simon Clarke retweeted
Andrew K. and I helped count total of 415 small, mostly Cattle Egrets coming in to the Shapwick Heath roost on Noah's Lake Friday evening plus a few Great White Egrets .Pic taken y over exposing on my Bridge camera it was much darker than the image might make you believe!
Simon Clarke retweeted
V positive feeling day at #RestoreNatureNow demo with lots of voices demanding nature’s demise isn’t ignored any longer. Surely, surely must be time for change. But on the flip, also incredibly saddened it fell on the same day as this (a tree I 💚) 😢👉 bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ty… – at Tottenham, London
Simon Clarke retweeted
Doing something amazing for wildlife? Let's celebrate it! 🥳
We're hosting a special celebration for people in Somerset who are helping to create a wilder future. Come along, share your story, and be inspired! 👇
somersetwildlife.org/events/…
#TeamWilder #NextdoorNature #Somerset
Simon Clarke retweeted
Whilst #NationalMarineWeek is an annual moment to celebrate our wonderful seas, we're concerned today at news from @CopernicusEU of sea surface temperatures reaching their highest levels yet. Our Director of #ClimateChange @KathrynABrown explains more 👇 wildlifetrusts.org/blog/kath…
Simon Clarke retweeted
The newly revamped Avalon Marshes Centre is officially open! 🎉🎉 #NNRweek2023
Simon Clarke retweeted
Help us protect our amphibians — by counting them! 🐸💦
It's time to head to your nearest pond to see how much frog & toad spawn you can find! Find out more and sign up: somersetwildlife.org/wildlif…
#SomersetWT #GreatSomersetWildlifeCount
Simon Clarke retweeted
Brilliant to see @RSPBEngland coming out fighting.
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Will you help our nature reserves? 🌱
We look after a total of 68 nature reserves across #Somerset, which provide important habitats that have become increasingly rare in the UK.
We need your help looking after them! 👇
bit.ly/3Cr20LF
#SomersetWT #NatureReservesFund
Simon Clarke retweeted
We're thrilled to see that this new guidance has been issued, following on from the fantastic announcement made back in July that beavers will become a protected species in the UK (2/3).
#SomersetWT @g_stokes18 @SWTSimonC
Simon Clarke retweeted
We're going to be part of a new scheme to help nature recover in England! 🌱
Find out all about it here: bit.ly/3qbtLQM
#SomersetWT #Somerset @g_stokes18 @SWTSimonC @Higgiwink
Simon Clarke retweeted
Beavers need your help! ⚠️🦫
Legal protections for #beavers have been put on hold, and we need your help to make some noise and spread the word — it should be an offence to deliberately capture, kill, disturb, or injure beavers in this country (1/3).
#SomersetWT #SavetheBeavers
Simon Clarke retweeted
You can learn more about the delay in giving beavers protection in the UK over on the @WildlifeTrusts website: wildlifetrusts.org/news/beav…. In the meantime, please spread the word! (3/3)
#SomersetWT #SavetheBeavers @g_stokes18 @SWTJolyon @SWTsteve @SWTSimonC
Simon Clarke retweeted
Another terrible decision for nature. What chaos is going on at @DefraGovUK ?? @SWTsteve
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