🐞Spotted, round and shiny, ladybirds are arguably one of the few beetles everyone can recognise. Delve a little deeper however, and the harlequin ladybird has got to be one of the most confusing and contested species found in the UK. Find out more: gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2025/…

🔴Do you recognise this Red-listed farmland species? 🐦Our researchers are investigating disease in Tree Sparrows potentially contributing to their declines. Each bird is gently cheek-swabbed and then released. This work is carried out by fully licensed bird ringers.

Amid many reports of species declines, it’s refreshing to share some good news: The redshank population is continuing to thrive in the Avon Valley thanks to the conservation work of the GWCT and local wildlife managers -> gwct.org.uk/news/news/2025/o… All birds handled under license.

"For me, that hovering silhouette has always been a symbol of the countryside - Familiar yet thrilling... But behind the elegance lies a more fragile story... they are now Amber-listed as a species of conservation concern." Read about our Kestrels work: gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2025/…

Barn Owls are a magical sight across our countryside and across the GWCT our scientists are working hard to support their populations. Read our blog on the importance of providing homes for Barn Owls: gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2025/… Photo credit: Oly Berriman

Black Grouse breeding on the North York Moors for the first time in 200 years! 🐣 @BBCNews reported on the fantastic reintroduction work our uplands research team has been involved with! See here, skip to ~13:00-15:30 minutes: bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0…

Despite their larger than life and terrifying reputation Asian hornets are actually smaller and less brightly coloured than our docile native hornet species.🐝 Correct identification is crucial! 🔍 For more information read our blog: gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2025/…

Did you spot our Fisheries Scientists on @itvnews? The team spoke about the decline of #wildsalmon and how #farmers are working together to improve #river conditions 🐟 Watch is back here: itv.com/watch/news/scientist…

Did you see this paper⁉️DNA sequencing has uncovered specialised gut microbes in red grouse, never before described by science. Findings could help improve grouse health and survival. gwct.org.uk/game/research/sp…

🌱New publication from the Framework project: Forming and managing a Farmer Cluster for improved farmland biodiversity in Europe. The study across nine European countries explores setting up a cluster and strategies for success! Read: besjournals.onlinelibrary.wi… @RachealNichols