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European larch
The European larch was introduced into the UK from Central Europe in the 17th century. Unusually for a conifer, it is deciduous and displays small, greeny-red cones on brittle twigs.
Focus on Woodpeckers. Eva Phillips, Comms Officer
If you listen closely, February is a great month to hear woodpeckers active in trees. There are more than 200 species of woodpeckers, though only 3 in the UK, (great spotted, lesser spotted and…
Stoatally Amazing. Eva Phillips, Communications Officer
There are only a modest number of stoat records from Birmingham and the Black Country, but enough to show they are distributed across the conurbation and are established residents in the area.…
Mad as a March Hare? Eva Phillips, Comms Officer
With March upon us it seems a good time to focus on the Brown Hare, which has the sad accolade of being one of the most rapidly declining mammals in the UK. Two hundred years ago there were an…
Robin - Fact and Folklore, Eva Phillips, Comms Officer
Robin, Erithacus rubecula is one of the most loved, and common, garden birds, so loved it was voted Britains favourite bird in 1960 and chosen by a vote of bird lovers as our national bird in 2015…
Fascinating Facts and Seaside Spots. Eva Phillips, Comms Officer
Wow your kids and friends when you're rockpooling and beachcombing this summer with our fantastic facts!
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An ode to the Wood Mouse (with a tenuous seasonal link) - Eva Phillips, Comms Officer
Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature did stir, not even the wood mouse… Because they were out in the woods enjoying their natural habitat! (well, nearly, they’…
Membership Appreciation Day
EcoBirmingham's Wild Holiday Bunch: Outdoor Holiday Club
Birmingham’s popular all outdoor holiday club for ages 6-12 is back at the Centre of the Earth for 2 WILD days this May half-term!
#National Poetry Day Haiku Competition!
Tomorrow it is
National Poetry Day
Best Wild Haiku – PRIZE!
Competition close
at 5 tomorrow, could win
insulated mug!
THEME: The Wildlife of Birmingham and…