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We've lost 97% of our wildflower meadows since the 1930s. We're working across Birmingham and the Black Country to create new meadows which are rich in wildlife and biodiversity.
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Castle Vale Meadows
Situated on the edge of Castle Vale estate in Birmingham was an area of little-used and biodiversity-poor open space. Working with local charity The Community Environmental Trust and The University of Wolverhampton, NIA staff designed and delivered a project to create two new species-rich meadows.
Spotlight on urban wildlife
Watch as we celebrate the wonders of urban wildlife with David Lindo and Kate Bradbury.
Meadow grasshopper
The meadow grasshopper can be found in damp, unimproved pastures and meadows throughout summer. Males can be seen rubbing their legs against their wings to create a 'song' for the…
Meadow buttercup
Meadow buttercup is a tall and stately buttercup, with buttery-yellow flowers that pepper meadows, pastures, gardens and parks with little drops of sunshine.
Meadow thistle
On first glance, the meadow thistle looks a bit like a knapweed - it's not as prickly as other thistles and only carries one pinky-purple flower head. It can be found in damp meadows and…
Meadow saffron
A late-blooming flower, Meadow saffron looks like a crocus, displaying similar pink flowers once its leaves have died back. It is a highly poisonous plant of meadows and woodland rides and…
The Wildlife Lover's Guide to Changing Communities & Influencing Decision Makers
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Meadow brown
One of our most common butterflies, the meadow brown can be spotted on grasslands, and in gardens and parks, often in large numbers. There are four subspecies of meadow brown.
Meadow vetchling
A scrambling plant, Meadow vetchling has yellow flowers. It is a member of the pea family and can be seen on rough grassland, waste ground and roadside verges.