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Simon Clarke

@SWTSimonC

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

Joined March 2020
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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. somersetwildlife.org/jobs/se…
Senior Land Adviser - Nature Restoration | Somerset Wildlife Trust

Senior Land Adviser - Nature Restoration | Somerset Wildlife Trust

We are looking for an experienced Land Management Adviser to oversee the provision of land management advice and support which will deliver Somerset Wildlife Trust's goals for 2030 across Somerset...

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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! 👇 somersetwildlife.org/project… #ProjectBittern #Somerset #CitizenScience
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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! 👇 srastrategy.co.uk #Somerset #Flooding #Climate @SWTlevels
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What a fantastic sighting @NparsonsNick. Keep your eyes peeled everyone.
Nick Parsons (@NparsonsNick) profile pictureNick Parsons@NparsonsNick6 Dec 2023
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?
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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: somersetwildlife.org/stateof… #Somerset #StateofNature #Butterflies
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CJS News@CountrysideNews5 Dec 2023
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 c-js.uk/46Lx2th
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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! 👇🌱 gov.uk/government/news/gover… #Somerset #Mendips
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Jeff Hazell@levelsbirder9 Oct 2023
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)
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By far the most bobby Jack Snipe I have ever seen, look at it go!
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alan ashman@ashman_alan30 Sep 2023
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!
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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 💚) 😢👉 bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-ty… – at Tottenham, London
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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! 👇 somersetwildlife.org/events/… #TeamWilder #NextdoorNature #Somerset
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Are you, or anyone you know looking for a career in Nature Recovery. We've some fantastic job opportunities at the moment 🦫🦋🌻. somersetwildlife.org/jobs/na… somersetwildlife.org/jobs/hu… somersetwildlife.org/jobs/cl… Please do share these links.
Nature Recovery Manager (Job Share) | Somerset Wildlife Trust

Nature Recovery Manager (Job Share) | Somerset Wildlife Trust

Are you passionate about conservation and want to contribute towards nature's recovery? In this new Nature Recovery Manager job share role, you will be at the forefront of our new vision, taking a...

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Wow, these are amazing @LizLouise12 sadly becoming a rare sight. But an inspiring one. Keep your eyes peeled!
Liz Louise (@Liz_Downey_) profile pictureLiz Louise@Liz_Downey_4 Aug 2023
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
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Image from Liz Louise (@Liz_Downey_)
Image from Liz Louise (@Liz_Downey_)
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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 👇 wildlifetrusts.org/blog/kath…
Cause for great concern as sea surface temperatures reach all time high | The Wildlife Trusts

Cause for great concern as sea surface temperatures reach all time high | The Wildlife Trusts

Today, the Copernicus climate modelling service has reported an all time high in the global average daily sea surface temperatures. Kathryn Brown, Director of Climate Change and Evidence, explains...

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For any slow worm enthusiasts @RAGSomerset @SomersetWT please do get involved.
Somerset Wildlife Trust (@SomersetWT) profile pictureSomerset Wildlife Trust@SomersetWT6 Jun 2023
When was the last time you spotted a slow worm?! 🔍 Help us learn more about Somerset's slow worms by taking part in the #BigCount2023, our BIGGEST citizen science project of the year! 👇 somersetwildlife.org/big-cou… #GreatSomersetWildlifeCount #TeamWilder @TheSouthernCoop
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A big thankyou to Jan and Ruby from @HealRewilding who visited us at @SomersetWT #Honeygar yesterday. Great to be sharing knowledge, learning and ideas.
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Image from Simon Clarke (@SWTSimonC)
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Not one, but two hedgehog caught on the trail camera last night. I think they might have been getting a bit territorial! @SomersetWT @Mammal_Society @hedgehogsociety
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What a fantastic day organised by @NE_Wessex and all the partners and volunteers at the newly revamped @AvalonMarshes Centre. Its been a been a real honor and privilege to have been part of the journey in this very special and unique landscape as part of NE and now @SomersetWT
Natural England Wessex (@NE_Wessex) profile pictureNatural England Wessex@NE_Wessex21 May 2023
The newly revamped Avalon Marshes Centre is officially open! 🎉🎉 #NNRweek2023
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The newly revamped Avalon Marshes Centre is officially open! 🎉🎉 #NNRweek2023
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