Simon Clarke

Head of Conservation @SomersetWT. Passionate about nature, the environment and the huge value to us all of spending time in the natural world.

[Simon Clarke @SWTSimonC]

Are you a Land Management Adviser looking to inspire Nature Recovery at scale.@SomersetWT are currently advertising for a Senior Land Adviser to work with landowners and communities across Somerset. Closing date for this exciting role is may 9th. https://t.co/1GsdSDiFYO

[Somerset Wildlife Trust @SomersetWT]

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! 👇
https://t.co/xB1AQ0Mf84

#ProjectBittern #Somerset #CitizenScience

[Somerset Wildlife Trust @SomersetWT]

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! 👇
https://t.co/iBQ3JKhFLT

#Somerset #Flooding #Climate @SWTlevels

[Simon Clarke @SWTSimonC]

What a fantastic sighting @NparsonsNick. Keep your eyes peeled everyone.

[Nick Parsons @NparsonsNick]

I was pleased to get in on the Waxwings Winter, finding a flock of 23 in my local supermarket car park, a classic location for Waxwings! At least a couple of the birds here are touched by leucism. I wonder if they will be spotted elsewhere in the country as winter progresses?

[Somerset Wildlife Trust @SomersetWT]

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: https://t.co/mDrKtpTdb1

#Somerset #StateofNature #Butterflies

[CJS News @CountrysideNews]

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 https://t.co/U9O4EI9IWj

[Simon Clarke @SWTSimonC]

@gunsnrosesgirl3 Spending time in nature....no doubts at all

[Somerset Wildlife Trust @SomersetWT]

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! 👇🌱
https://t.co/LiOEojVzLB

#Somerset #Mendips

[Jeff Hazell @levelsbirder]

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)

[Henry Wyn-Jones @henrywynjones]

By far the most bobby Jack Snipe I have ever seen, look at it go!

[Simon Clarke @SWTSimonC]

@AndrewKirby18 @RSPBHamWall @AvalonMarshes Wow @AndrewKirby18

[Alastair Driver @AliDriverUK]

Please watch this if you haven't already. It is critical that we make this a priority election issue for all parties. "We know what we can do to turn this around, but sadly we're not seeing that leadership from government to make sure that happens." https://t.co/gmXHP5LJk0

[Simon Clarke @SWTSimonC]

@AndrewKirby18 @AvalonMarshes @NE_Wessex @HeronCons That's amazing @AndrewKirby18

[alan ashman @ashman_alan]

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!

[Joanna Richards @joannarich]

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 💚) 😢👉 https://t.co/aMCobmLaIr

[Somerset Wildlife Trust @SomersetWT]

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! 👇
https://t.co/gQroCX6pDm

#TeamWilder #NextdoorNature #Somerset

[Simon Clarke @SWTSimonC]

@NPyatt Hi Nick. They've been around for a few years now. I've been seeing them on the Mendips for the last four to five years.

[Simon Clarke @SWTSimonC]

Are you, or anyone you know looking for a career in Nature Recovery. We've some fantastic job opportunities at the moment 🦫🦋🌻.
https://t.co/2zfv8KLt5Q
https://t.co/GpJXnHe93Z
https://t.co/B7wwmWeHQ4
Please do share these links.

[Simon Clarke @SWTSimonC]

Wow, these are amazing @LizLouise12 sadly becoming a rare sight. But an inspiring one. Keep your eyes peeled!

[Liz Louise @Liz_Downey_]

Always one of my favourite things to see at Cogden - dozens of acid green lights twinkling in the hedgerows on the walk back to the car ✨ #GlowWorms @nationaltrust @DorsetWildlife

[The Wildlife Trusts @WildlifeTrusts]

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 👇 https://t.co/m4JUYjvF5L