In your garden

Whether you’re ready to dig a wildlife pond in your garden, plant a window box for the bees, or just make a few eco-friendly tweaks to your daily routine, there are so many ways to lend a hand! Every little change makes a big difference for the nature in your neighbourhood.

Looking for more inspiration? Click here to explore more ideas.

Become Your Very Own Reserve Warden! 🌿

If you’re a keen gardener or just love watching the birds at your feeder, you can do something truly special for our local wildlife. By simply jotting down what you see, you can become a Reserve Warden for your own little patch of the world.

Why Your Notes Matter

While it’s fun to keep a log for yourself, your observations are actually a scientific goldmine! Your sightings are fed into the Somerset database and shared with our partners to help guide everything from conservation work to important local planning decisions.

A simple entry can make a huge difference:

“Grey Wagtail, seen 24/4/26, resting on a shingle mound in the stream and feeding along the bank.”

Put Your Wildlife Haven on the Map

Whether you prefer a classic notebook, a spreadsheet, or recording directly into our online database, every entry counts. If you record online, you’ll be able to see a running list of your sightings and see exactly how your garden contributes to the bigger picture.

Why Start Today?

  • Discover Hidden Neighbours: Gardens are often overlooked, but species like Woodpeckers, Bullfinches, and winter Fieldfares are increasingly calling our urban spaces home.

  • See Your Impact: We often talk about bee-friendly plants and ponds, but “recording” is how you actually see the impact you’re having.

  • No Space is Too Small: Whether you have a sprawling lawn or just a couple of plant pots, your observations help us understand the urban environments where we live.

It all starts with a quick look out the window. If you aren’t sure what you’re looking at, take a look at our Help with Species Identification – Somerset Environmental Records Centre (SERC)

Why not get started on your own log today? Click here to find out more submitting your records.