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40 species to spot
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.
European otter
The sinuous otter is an excellent swimmer and can be seen hunting in wetlands, rivers and along the coast - try the west coast of Scotland, West Wales, the West Country or East Anglia for the best…
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...
Could you spotter lotter otter?
The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country is looking for volunteer otter spotters to help survey the River Stour.
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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.
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• ‘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…
Giant goby
One of the UK’s rarest marine species, this giant of the rocky shore is a very special fish.