Birds – Awnell's Farm

Highlight species
Cuckoo	Redstart	Little owl
UK conservation status: Red	UK conservation status: Amber	UK conservation status: Introduced
Other notable species
Starling	Fieldfare	Buzzard
UK conservation status: Red	UK conservation status: Red	UK conservation status: Green
Exceptional records
Lesser spotted woodpecker	Pied flycatcher
UK conservation status: Red	UK conservation status: Red

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Extremely rare moth discovered at Bere Marsh Farm is a “significant find,” say experts.

An extremely rare micro moth has been discovered by a conservation expert during a nature walk held at Bere Marsh Farm.
The many reasons why we love blackberries - and why they are good for us and wildlife!

All the benefits of blackberries for both humans and wildlife!
Shining a light on the world of moths

Delve into the weird and wonderful world of moths with expert Jack Oughton. Explore the evolution, behaviours, and diversity for what is an increasingly popular insect group. From blood-sucking vampires to dancing ghosts, and flying pigs there’ll be plenty of fascinating stuff to learn at Jack’s talk.
Wildlife on the farm

Discover how we are creating havens for a variety of wildlife on our CRT farms during this captivating online talk by wildlife enthusiast Nick Dobbs. From barn owls and dormice to snakes and insects, Nick will explain how we are restoring habitats and using nature friendly farming practices to help species to thrive.

How the CRT is helping barn owls to thrive

The CRT is celebrating the success of our barn owls at Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset. We're delighted to report they have bred again this year.
Why are wildflower meadows important?

Wildflower meadows are certainly beautiful and vibrant to look at – but they are also vital for our countryside and play a crucial role in the ecosystem. They are important for: Biodiversity Soil health Carbon sequestration Farm resilience
Lapwing Lift-off at Lark Rise Farm

Our lapwing population at Lark Rise Farm in Cambridgeshire is now well-established – and we’ve celebrated an excellent breeding season.
A magical morning for a Dawn Chorus Walk

A spectacular morning for our annual Dawn Chorus Walk at Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset with more than 20 species of birds spotted.
How helping protect our insect population will allow migratory birds to thrive

Today is World Migratory Bird Day – and a time to celebrate the many migratory birds which benefit from the wildlife-rich habitats on CRT land.
Handmade homes for hedgehogs

Thanks to our Twelve Gifts of Christmas fundraising campaign, we've been able to build new hedgehog shelters for our farms at Awnells and Turnastone Court.
New barn owl boxes for Brays Farm

Volunteers at Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset have made boxes for barn owls, which will be installed at Brays Farm in Surrey.
10 British reptile facts

Discover an array of fascinating facts about the UK's six reptile species, many of which we know are living on the Countryside Regeneration Trust's land.
ELMs improvements welcome

Updated Environmental Land Management Schemes show how essential it is that farming works for nature as well as food production.
Bird ringing informs habitat management

Bird ringing trainer Simon Lane reports on the data gathered on Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset this summer. This contributes to the understanding of how 24 common songbird species are faring nationally, and helps us improve habitats on the farm in an effort to support breeding birds.

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Would you like to help wildlife and do your bit to create a landscape bursting with life? To enjoy quiet time connecting with nature to benefit your wellbeing, or to get stuck into exciting conservation projects with a friendly team? To learn new skills or develop existing ones? Whatever motivates you to consider volunteering, we’d love to have you in our team.
School trips on the farm
What We Do

The CRT promotes nature-friendly farming to help reverse biodiversity decline and combat climate change. We believe nature is integral to good farming and we protect, promote and regenerate our land and all life on it. We put our philosophy into practice on over 2,000 acres of working farms, small-holdings and woodland across England.
Slow-worms – the gardener’s best friend

The UK has 6 native reptile species including the curious slow-worm (Anguis fragilis). Although serpent-like in appearance, slow-worms are in fact limbless lizards and an amazing example of de-evolution.
Bere Marsh Farm

Mixed farmland, Dorset
Our farms

The CRT has a wide range of wonderful properties across the UK. Many of these have been left to us in legacy whilst others were purchased to save the land - full of precious ecosystems and habitats - from intensive farming.
Conservation Volunteer

This is your chance to get 'down and dirty' to help CRT improve the habitats and environment on our farms, with a wide range of conservation projects and initiatives.
David Mills MBE

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Highlight species

Other notable species

Exceptional records

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