Barn owl numbers affected by 2018ās hot summer
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¦
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 beautiful barn owl is, perhaps, our most-loved owl. With its distinctive heart-shaped face, pure white feathers, and ghostly silent flight, it's easy to identify. Look out for it flyingā¦
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has been encouraged by several sightings of the red-listed willow tit across its reserves in 2019.
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One of our prettiest and smallest bumble bees, the early bumblebee has a bright orange tail and lemon-yellow bands on its body. It is very common and can be found in all kinds of habitats in earlyā¦
The early gentian is a rare plant that is only found in the UK. It likes sunny, lowland chalk grasslands, its purple, trumpet-shaped flowers blooming in May and June.
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 byā¦
Introduced into the UK in the 19th century, the diminutive little owl can now be seen along hedgerows, on farmland and in parkland across England and Wales. It often perches on a pole or rock,ā¦
A spectacular reserve of grassland and valley woodland, situated where the Rivers Hamps and Manifold meet
Unsurprisingly, the nocturnal long-eared owl sports large 'ear tufts' on its head, while the short-eared owl has much smaller ear tufts. A shy bird, it is best spotted around the coastā¦
A record number of a rare flower has been counted at one of Tamworthās picturesque nature reserves this spring after years of careful management by volunteers, conservationists - and cows!