October is over, but Autumn is in full swing.
As expected for this time of year, the leaves on trees begin to fall, the temperatures start decreasing, Autumn animals start to appear and the lengths of days are shortening as the shortest day creeps closer.
These changes are all nature’s way of gearing up to the winter solstice, which this year will take place on Saturday the 21st of December 2024, this is the day with the fewest daylight hours and marks the start of winter.
With the shortest day looming, the change from the British summer time to the daylight savings time took place on Sunday the 27th of October 2024 as the clocks were set back an hour to allow for more sunlight in the Autumn mornings.
Alongside the changes to the hours of daylight, it is normal to see a rise of Autumn wildlife.
This year, like any other, has shown the tremendous amount of wildlife living in our local area.
The most notable Autumn wildlife to emerge this year are hedgehogs, red squirrels, red foxes and barn owls.
Typically, barn owls are the most commonly spotted in the winter but it is possible to see these majestic owls in Autumn.
Tawny owls are also possible to see during Autumn in the UK, as one has been seen at Maiden Erlegh Lake this Autumn.
Maiden Erlegh Lake is a brilliant example of a local area full of nature and teeming with Autumn animals.
Overall, Autumn is a season with great change and vast amounts of wonderful wildlife and this year is no different.
