Autumn wildlife

SpinniesAberogwen Nature Reserve

SpinniesAberogwen Nature Reserve_Brian McGarry

where to see wildlife

Autumn wildlife

Autumn highlights

For many plants, insects and some mammals, autumn is a time of slowing down; of shutting down. It’s all about changing where and how you live in preparation for the great annual emergency: winter. For many birds it’s about arrivals and departures, some flying south in pursuit of food and warmth, while others arrive from the Arctic for a mellower winter. Meanwhile, all around them, summer's lush greens become browns and oranges, punctuated with pops of red and purple berries.

A bright yellow/ orange branching fungi that resembles a deer's antlers, Growing out of pinecones, on ground covered in pine needles.

Yellow antler fungus - Guy Edwardes 2020Vision

Fungi

Mistle thrush

Mistle thrush - Amy Lewis

Bird migration

Bell heather

Bell heather - Ross Hoddinott 2020Vision

Heather

A close up of a branch of beech tree, with vibrant yellow and brown coloured leaves of autumn.

Common beech woodland in autumn © Mark Hamblin 2020Vision

Autumn woodland