Get the latest updates on what's happening in the valley. The Wild Ennerdale Spring Newsletter is now available online via the link below. wildennerdale.co.uk/wp-content/upl…

Happy Easter everyone, A big thanks to Rachel our partnership officer who has set up this year's Easter Trail in partnership with The Gather in Ennerdale Bridge. Its on from the 29th March to the 14th April. #easter

Whilst the forest still looks asleep the first signs of Spring will start to appear as buds burst and new green shoots appear. Look out for fresh willow buds, catkins and blossom on the wild cherries around Bowness Knott car park. #Spring

Its great to see all our Black Galloways together even in the rain. Our free roaming Galloways have brought the valley bottom alive over the last decade or more. Their selective grazing and micro seed bed making has helped increase bird number by 63% which is brilliant.

The continuing rainfall is keeping the River Liza high and meandering freely across its floodplain. Whilst leading a group from Cumbria Connect we were excited to see two adult otters playing around in the flood waters. Has anyone else seen otters in the valley recently?

As Spring tries to wrestle the season from winter its great to see snowdrops lining the lanes leading to Ennerdale and along the shore of Ennerdale Water. Have you spotted any other signs of spring, do share them with us. #spring

Its great to see that we have a Goldeneye duck overwintering on Ennerdale water. Thanks to Jane Lawson for the great photo.

Ennerdale looking very Alpine, Scottish or Canadian at the moment. Take car if you are going up high.

The cold weather last week saw a couple of sightings of a Kingfisher around the shores of Ennerdale Water which is quite unusual. They are usually seen down the Ehen but not around the lake. Maybe making a winter foray to search for alternate fishing sites?

The cold clear nights of late November are when the Arctic Char leave Ennerdale Water to spawn in the River Liza. Every year the Environment Agency check the population's physical and genetic health. Thanks to Wild Ennerdale volunteer Steve for this photo from last week.

What a great week of sunshine and blue sky, the valley has looked stunning. If you have been out and about please share your photos of winter. Thanks to Phil who works for the West Cumbria Rivers Trust for this great photo. #winter

Interested in sharing your views on the Coast to Coast Path National Trail?

The Lake District Foundation are working with Natural England to hear from communities across the route, including here in Ennerdale 👇

Here is a plant quiz question associated with the valley's name. What species of seedlings are these?

Wild Ennerdale is a member of the European Rewilding Network which celebrates its 10th Anniversary this month. Check out this great video which celebrates the last 10 years by sharing some inspiring stories from across the network. youtu.be/tAXB6Qzv3G8?si…

Great to hear that 24 Whopper Swans stopped off at Ennerdale yesterday on their mammoth migration from Iceland. They fly at high altitude and make the 1500km trip in one go, no stops. Thanks to Peter Ulrich for the sightings and picture.

If you are up at the head of the valley and see large bags filled with stone, its the dedicated National Trust staff of the Fix the Fells Team. In a couple of weeks the stone will be flown by helicopter onto the high mountain paths to improve the surfacing and reduce erosion.

United Utilities are holding a drop-in session at The Gather in Ennerdale Bridge on Monday 25th September 1-7pm to provide further information on the future of Ennerdale Water, answer questions and gain feedback. Find out more at uuhub.co.uk/westcumbriapip…

If you encounter crime or antisocial behaviour whilst visiting Ennerdale you can now contact the Cumbria Police Operation Lantern team which has launched today. For more info see the team's Facebook page facebook.com/cumbriapolicer…

Whilst surveying the medieval shielings 1800ft up at Great Cove this week we were joined by an inquisitive little stoat who seemed to have made its home in the old wall foundations. We love it when wild nature decides to hang around and watch.

The shorter daylight and cooler nights are a sign to the trees that Autumn is coming. Many birch in the valley have started displaying yellow leaves. We can't wait for this years colourful display.