It’s been a year of mixed fortunes for our weather and wildlife, with some devastating results and more positive stories of resilience in nature. Record-breaking temperatures in summer contributed to wildfires on the north Norfolk coast and several sites in the South West, destroying habitats and wildlife in its wake. Bird flu on the Farnes could push the island’s seabird colony to a tipping point, and the lack of rainfall has affected the breeding season of many birds, butterflies and pollinators. Meanwhile, Cornwall’s national bird, the chough, continues to make an impressive comeback, and fungi had a fabulous autumn once the rains came. The grey seals at Blakeney Point are all set for a successful winter season after the first pup arrived two weeks earlier than usual. And Rashford, the first beaver kit born on Exmoor in 400 years, turned one. As we head into 2023, we’re braced for more highs and lows as we work to mitigate the effects of climate change. Thanks to your support, we strive to make the special places we care for more resilient so that we can weather the storms nature will increasingly face in future. Find out more by searching for our 'weather and wildlife review' on our website. #NationalTrust