100 Metres of Hedgerow at Highgate Common
Partnership work with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and CPRE Staffordshire, the countryside charity, sees a 100 metres of new hedge laid at Highgate Common Nature Reserve.
Partnership work with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and CPRE Staffordshire, the countryside charity, sees a 100 metres of new hedge laid at Highgate Common Nature Reserve.
An ancient lowland heath buzzing with rare wildlife
On the 26th January, Nature Reserve Officer Gary Pascoe spotted the first Black Oil Beetle of the season at Highgate Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, in South Staffordshire.
The common spotted-orchid is the easiest of all our orchids to see: sometimes, so many flowers appear together that they create a pale pink carpet in our woodlands, old quarries, dunes and marshesā¦
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
Watch the deadly accurate flying of the spotted flycatcher in woodlands, gardens and parks. It sits quietly on a perch waiting for an unsuspecting insect to fly by, deftly dashing out to seize itā¦
Staffordshire Wildlife Trustās HQ, The Wolseley Centre, is one of the countyās hidden gems and it's completely free to visit ā so why not make a date in your diary to come and see us thisā¦
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
The lesser spotted woodpecker is the smallest of the UK's woodpeckers. Listen out for its drumming, which is quieter than that of the great spotted woodpecker, in woodland, parks , orchardsā¦
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is encouraging everyone to ditch the duvet and join them in experiencing one of Britainās greatest wildlife spectacles.