Beaver moon dusk walk with Nick Patel

Join us at dusk as the November Beaver Moon rises over Heal Somerset’s wetlands. As daylight fades and the natural world shifts from the bustle of day to the quiet rhythms of night, join us for a peaceful and immersive dusk walk through the rewilding landscapes of Heal Somerset.

Guided by wildlife expert Nick Patel, this gentle evening stroll invites you to tune into the changing sounds of nature — from the last songs of daytime birds to the emerging calls of owls and the fluttering presence of bats overhead. You’ll learn to identify bird calls and evening wildlife behaviours, while also keeping an eye out for more hidden wonders like spiders spinning their webs and the emergence of late-season fungi among the undergrowth.

This is also a magical time to witness more elusive creatures such as foxes and of course beavers who are particularly busy in November getting their lodge and dams ready for the Winter.

As the walk draws to a close, if weather allows we’ll gather around the fire pit to enjoy hot chocolate, sharing reflections on the evening and the stories of rewilding that continue to unfold across the site.

This will be a gentle, grounding way to end your day.

About your guide, Nick Patel:

Nick is a tour guide, conservationist, naturalist and birder and is passionate about helping to protect, create and maintain British wildlife. A lifelong Birdwatcher, and former Nature reserve Warden, Nick has devoted his life to shouting about how amazing our native biodiversity is and just why we should care for it.

Nick says “Having led tours here at Heal Somerset for two years now, I’ve witnessed first-hand the speed at which nature has already made a comeback. I’m super passionate about showing everyone who visits the site the wealth of wildlife bouncing back, including some really beautiful species and fabulous rewilding habitats.”