Sights and Sounds of Early Spring: a Heal Somerset walk with Nick Patel

Whether you’re an avid nature enthusiast or a casual rambler, come and celebrate the beauty of early spring on a guided walk at Heal Somerset – an ideal way to spend Mother’s Day with your mum. Led by expert guide Nick Patel, this gentle walk offers the chance to slow down, enjoy the season together and reconnect with wildlife.

As the landscape awakens, you’ll discover the first signs of life in this rewilding haven, from insects taking flight and birdsong filling the air to the early blooms of wildflowers.

As the season awakens, this relaxed guided walk offers a unique opportunity to witness the first signs of life emerging in a rewilding landscape, from the first insects on the wing, singing birds to the early bloom of wildflowers.

Nick will share his deep knowledge of local ecosystems and the rich diversity of wildlife that live within them, sharing fascinating insights into the flora and fauna that make Heal Somerset a sanctuary for nature and helping you spot some of the wildlife on site including, hopefully, some early migrating birds.

What you might see: cuckooflower, coltsfoot, dead nettles and violets, and hopefully you may catch a glimpse of some amazing spring birds and wildlife including wheatear, sand martin, chiffchaff, peacock, brimstone, tawny mining bee, early bumblebee and perhaps even a common lizard.