Angle shades
The angle shades can be well-hidden among the leaf litter - its pinky-brown markings and scalloped wings giving it the perfect camouflage. It is on the wing in gardens, woods and hedgerows from…
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40 species to spot
Download and print our special 40th Anniversary Spotter Sheet and see what you can find!
From fabulous fungi to marvellous mammals, Birmingham and the Black Country is home to thousands of fantastic flora and fauna - we've put 40 of our favourites on this spotter for you to find.
Find out more about these amazing local species below.
From fabulous fungi to marvellous mammals, Birmingham and the Black Country is home to thousands of fantastic flora and fauna - we've put 40 of our favourites on this spotter for you to find.
Find out more about these amazing local species below.
Where can you spot 10,000 wild species?
In Birmingham and the Black Country!
According to EcoRecord the epic milestone was reached last week.
The 10,000th species in question? A...
The Benefits of Learning in Natural Spaces
The Benefits of Learning in Natural Spaces
Light from the Shadows
Light from the Shadows, a brand new way of exploring Moseley Bog, was launched during a family fun day on June 16th 2013. A collaboration between Birmingham Rep, The Wildlife Trust and local residents and volunteers, this new audio experience was created by Charlotte Goodwin and Kate Chapman.
The first three tracks are designed to be listened to at Sarehole Mill. The rest can be listened to anywhere in Moseley Bog and Joy's Wood reserve
The first three tracks are designed to be listened to at Sarehole Mill. The rest can be listened to anywhere in Moseley Bog and Joy's Wood reserve
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Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
Queer Ecology: How Societal Bias Shapes Nature (Free for Members)
This thought-provoking talk by entomologist Connor Butler will invite you to look at plants, animals, and people in a new way!
Fungi, Folklore and Christmas: How Fly Agarics Shaped our Festive Season
Few things upon our woodland floors can conjure such feelings of childlike wonder or excite the imagination quite like the magnificent fly agaric mushroom. Its striking red cap with white spots is…
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
Sand eel
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.
Conservation leaders warn of ‘Perfect Storm’ threatening England’s wildlife and most special places
• ‘Build baby build’ agenda could speed up nature decline to the point of no return
• Four years on from Environment Act, nature policy is in a much darker place
• Charities…