This month has been a birder's paradise in Warwickshire! These feathered friends were snapped by Anne Hill, Andy Brough and April Henderson. 📷

View our January wildlife gallery on the blog now, and send in your photos to feature next time > marketing@wkwt.org.uk

The smew is an uncommon visitor to the midlands, where they're sometimes found on lakes and gravel pits.

Adult males are unmistakable, but most of the ones you'll see in the UK are greyer females and young birds.

Last year we had a few smew at Brandon Marsh nature reserve. Have you ever seen one?

What colours do you associate with winter?

The obvious answers are white, for the occasional dusting of snow; or grey, for those short, rainy days.

But winter is full of bright delights. If we look closely at nature, there are incredible colours to be found, even on the most overcast days. 🍁🪲🪶

For birdwatchers, each season brings its own unique delights. In winter, we welcome feathered visitors from the north and east.

Find out which species you're likely to see, and where, in our new blog!

Visit https://ow.ly/yB9K50Y0IyG

📷 Danny Green/2020VISION

Be part of something wild! Our members are part of a movement of people who care about nature and the environment.

Right now you can support local wildlife by joining at half price - for a limited time.

Claim at https://ow.ly/cGKO50XWAvH

Seeing a red kite soaring is a true delight! Once a rare bird, thanks to successful reintroduction projects they can now be seen across the Midlands.

Red kites have a 1.8m wingspan and forked tail which makes them easy to identify.

Learn more at https://ow.ly/LWw850XY3A6

📷 Andy Rouse/2020VISION

Did you know we have dedicated wildlife advice pages on our website?

We can't take injured or sick wildlife ourselves, but our online resources can help you know what to do and who to contact. Just visit https://ow.ly/SwyP50XY4o1

📷 Gary Stocker

Have a wild weekend at Brandon Marsh! 🍂

Explore 92 hectares of wetland, woodland and pools with a mixture of wildlife hides and family-friendly trails.

Winter is a great time to see birds like ducks, geese, herons or maybe even a kingfisher.

Visit https://ow.ly/HBWK50XY40W

📷 David Goldsmith

Frosty weather doesn't mean you have to stay indoors this winter! Wrap up warm and you'll see that wildlife is as busy as ever.

Opticron kit can level up your wildlife spotting. Come along and try the range of binoculars and scopes on Jan 24th, 10am-3pm at Brandon Marsh. 🔭