SSDC Countryside

Follow the South Somerset Countryside Rangers for updates on events, wildlife sightings and the work of the rangers and volunteers at our countryside sites.

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

It was nice to be visited by this new pair of swans last week. Let's hope they liked what they saw and will return to breed next spring 🤞♥️ #yeovilcountrypark #ninesprings @Southsomersetdc @VisitSSomerset

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

Stunning views whatever the weather at #hamhill

[South Somerset Visitor Information - Official @VisitSSomerset]

A few pics from a well deserved #escapetheeveryday yesterday on Ham Hill Country Park. Great views and time to reflect.@SSDCCountryside

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

@Spitfiredame1 @Southsomersetdc Unfortunately this notice is actually due to be removed entirely. It was a description linked to a sculpture art project from the 1990's. The sculptures had started to rot and so the ones that were still standing were relocated to the children's woodland play zone. Sorry! 😕

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

@alswinn @SomersetWT @DorsetWildlife @NatureUK @Natures_Voice Would you mind if we used these pictures please to reshare across our other social media platforms?

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

@alswinn @SomersetWT @DorsetWildlife @NatureUK @Natures_Voice How wonderful!

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

Meadow brown on wild thyme at Ham Hill #hamhill #butterflies

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

We are delighted to announce that Ham Hill has secured vital funding from the National Lottery to take forward plans to conserve and protect this outstanding Iron Age hillfort for the future. Read more on our website https://t.co/EC9KRrxDJC #hamhill @HeritageFundUK

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

Lovely morning watching the bees have their breakfast at Riverside this morning 🐝💚 #yeovilcountrypark #teasel #purpleloosestrife @BumblebeeTrust

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

Common blue butterfly on ribwort plantain at #yeovilcountrypark @savebutterflies

[Alastair Swinnerton @alswinn]

Jay, @SSDCCountryside Riverside Walk, first time in 9 years of going down there that I've managed to get decent photos of one. It may be a young one of course, as it didn't fly away as soon as I pointed a camera at it! @Natures_Voice @bto_somerset @SomersetWT @DorsetWildlife

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

It’s World Bee Day!

Here at South Somerset District Council we're leaving spaces pesticide free and allowing them to re-wild. We’re also reviewing our grass cutting schedules to find more ways of creating biodiverse areas for pollinators. The rare Shrill Carder bee is pictured

[South Somerset DC @Southsomersetdc]

It’s waste less save more month at SSDC. We throw away one out of three shopping bags worth of food that we buy and most of it could've been eaten. Waste not want not and use it up! https://t.co/MNJzOynGFi has great tips!

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

A stunning Hairy Dragonfly at Eastfields LNR near High Ham

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

@Charlie76578784 Wow Charlie, you did have an eventful walk! Thanks for helping the cygnets. The Weir always proves a tricky area for them but they usually manage to get back ok. They will face many predators and obstacles as they mature, as hard as it is to watch, this is just part of nature 😥

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

Thanks to @Snapperlen for capturing this intimate portrait of the first cygnet at Ninesprings #yeovilcountrypark #Spring #Ninesprings #MondayMotivation

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Stunning photos from @Snapperlen showing the pen preening in exquisite black & white

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

@robinmmorrison Mmmm, but it always makes me feel hungry!!

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

A badgers springtime view at #hamhill #wildgarlic #woodlands #spring

[SSDC Countryside @SSDCCountryside]

@janiceholland62 @Southsomersetdc No culls on our sites 👍😁