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Swallowtail
The exotic and beautiful Swallowtail is the UK's largest butterfly. A strong flier, residents can be spotted over wetlands in Norfolk during summer. Migrants occasionally appear in southern…
Making Connections Walsall
Help Needed for Wildlife Watchdog - Peter Shirley, Vice President WTBBC
One of the key areas of change when we leave the EU is the protection of wildlife and natural habitats, which includes supporting farmers and landowners who carry out conservation work. That…
The Wilder Side of Birmingham and the Black Country Can you catch it on camera?
The Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust is running a year long photography competition in association with Wex Photo Video, with £1,000 in prizes up for grabs.
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.…
Common toad
Despite its warts and ancient associations with witches, the common toad is a gardener's friend, sucking up slugs and snails. It is famous for migrating en masse to its breeding ponds.
Light from the Shadows
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
Blackbird
A much-loved garden bird, the blackbird is famous for its harmonious song. In winter, our resident birds are joined by migrants from Scandinavia and the Baltics.
Peascroft Wood
The trees of Peascroft Wood grow on old mounds of coal spoil and the foundations of cottages which were demolished early in the 20th century. This complex topography has resulted in a woodland with a diverse and interesting structure.
The woodland canopy is made up of a mixture of broadleaved tree species including sycamore, ash, field maple and hazel. In late winter patches of snowdrops come into flower, followed in spring by species such as bluebell and primrose which were successfully introduced in the 1980s.
Short-eared owl
The short-eared owl, or 'Shortie', is an unusual owl because it prefers to be out and about in the daytime. It is most easily spotted in winter, when resident birds are joined by…
Merlin
Our most diminutive falcon, the merlin is a pretty bird of prey. It chases small birds, flying low to the ground or hovering in the breeze because of its small size. Resident merlins are joined in…