Doxey Marshes
A wetland oasis near the centre of Stafford and one of the country's best bird watching sites
A wetland oasis near the centre of Stafford and one of the country's best bird watching sites
The countyās largest nature conservation charity is asking people in Stafford to tackle the nature and climate emergency by challenging themselves to a Big Wild Walk this October half-term.
Come along for a lunchtime walk in nature and become a Roving Ranger!
Marshes Hill Common Local Nature Reserve is all that's left of a once extensive heathland that covered the area. It is now an island of heathland with great views over the surroundingā¦
Last yearās long and hot summer affected the numbers of a stunning bird of prey recorded in Staffordshire in 2018.
Numbers of breeding pairs of barn owls in the county was slightly down inā¦
The countyās largest nature conservation charity is to install a new metal door on the main bird hide at its Doxey Marshes naturereserve in a bid to deter anti-social behaviour.
Look for the deep magenta, star-shaped flowers of Marsh cinquefoil in marshes, bogs, fens and wetlands in the north, west and east of the UK.
As its name suggests, the Marsh violet likes damp spots, such as marshes, bogs and wet woods. It is a low-growing plant with kidney-shaped leaves and pale lilac flowers.
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 stingingā¦