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Keep track of nature

One of the greatest reasons to visit woods is to enjoy the nature and wildlife.

Our woods are exciting and ever-changing places to visit and play host to species galore. If you want to know which flora and fauna you'll see this month, look no further. Here's our monthly round-up on woodland nature.

 

 

Recently spotted - Ash leaves

Happening now - Bluebells

Coming soon - oak leaves

 

May's woodland highlights

With the recent warmer weather we should all be seeing beautiful bluebell carpets in woods this month. If you're not sure where to spot them try our bluebell wood finder

Other blooms to look out for this month are gorgeous pink-purple foxgloves, yellow pimpernel, hawthorn and spindle. If the weather stays warm we should see a big jump in butterfly sightings too. Look out for speckled wood and green hairstreaks and don't forget to listen out for the enchanting nightingale while you're out and about.

If you take any pictures, remember to share them with us. If you share before 31 July you could win £500 in our photography competition


 How to share pictures on VisitWoods

Take part in our photography competition

 More woodland highlights on our blog
 

Protect your woodland

There's a current threat to our native Ash trees. If you see any signs of Ash dieback please report it as outlined below.

Signs and symptoms of Ash dieback and how to report sightings

Help stop the spread of tree disease and pests

Visit the Woodland Trust tree disease site

 

 

Free wildlife
factpacks

Grab free wildlife factpacks from Nature's Calendar

Record what
you see

Getting started with Nature's Calendar

1000's of free
kids activities

Download free activities for kids

All about native
British trees

Find out all about our native trees on British Trees

 

 

 

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