Autumn gentian
A late-flowering plant, Autumn gentian displays pretty, mauve, tube-like flowers atop its reddish stems. It favours dry, chalk grassland and sand dune habitats.
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Autumn in the Wildlife Garden
With autumn now upon us, we thought it would be useful to share some interesting and useful advice from our bird food partner, Vine House Farm, for anyone with a wildlife garden – or indeed anyone…
Where to see nature's autumn larder
As winter approaches, autumn is the time for wildlife to feast and build up reserves to last the long cold winter.
Where to see wildlife in autumn
Autumn is a time when summer's lush greens become browns and oranges, punctuated with pops of red and purple berries. This is a time of nature's plenty, with a wonderful hedgerow harvest of blackberries, rose hips, crab apples, hazelnuts and seeds. For many birds it’s about arrivals and departures, some flying south. There is still much to see and enjoy as wildlife prepares for the long, cold winter.
Improvements for people and wildlife at Bodenham Lake this autumn
As part of our ongoing Bodenham Lake Reedbed Project staff, volunteers and contractors are busy making improvements to the site this autumn.
Autumn Discovery Day and AGM
Join us for a FREE day of learning and discovery about the work of Herefordshire Wildlife Trust.
Where to see autumn colour
The vibrant colours of summer flowers are replaced by equally dazzling displays of purple, red, orange, and yellow in our native woodland. As the green of chorophyll in leaves is broken down, it reveals yellow flavonols, orange carotenoids and red to purple anthocyanins. The mixture of these compounds differs between species to give us such magnificent displays.
Fallow deer
Although introduced by humans, the fallow deer has been here so long that it is considered naturalised. Look out for groups of white-spotted deer in woodland glades.
Red deer
Standing proud and tall, the red deer is our largest deer. With its massive antlers, it is an unmistakeable icon of the Scottish Highlands, but can be seen in northwest and southern England, too…
Explore Autumn at Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum
Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum, located in the heart of Herefordshire, covers over 170 acres of woodland and offers a scenic autumn experience. Visitors can enjoy the changing colors,…
Sika deer
Sika deer were introduced to the UK in the 19th century. They are native to eastern Asia.
Roe deer
The attractive roe deer is native to the UK and widespread across woodland, farmland, grassland and heathland habitats. Look for its distinctive pale rump and short antlers.