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Bird cherry
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,ā¦
How to build a bird box
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
Chesterton wildlife sites threatened by housing development
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) is objecting to a proposed housing development which would see over 300 homes built on land that has an unusually high diversity of important species.
Bird's-nest orchid
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesnāt get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, soā¦
Common bird's-foot-trefoil
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in allā¦
Projects to improve habitats and biodiversity of 16 sites in North Staffordshire gets underway
Work is now well underway across several sites in North Staffordshire as part of the SUNRISE (Stoke and Urban Newcastle Rediscovering Its Secret Environment) Project to improve habitats,ā¦
How to clean nestboxes and bird feeders
Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is important to keep bird feeders clean to stop the spread ofā¦
Humming-bird hawk-moth
The humming-bird hawk-moth migrates to the UK from Southern Europe each year. It can be seen hovering over flowers, feeding with its long proboscis; its wings move so quickly that it 'humsā¦
Wolseley bird hide can be repaired thanks to donations
A bird hide used by hundreds of people each week at a popular visitor destination in Staffordshire can be repaired thanks to the kind donations from members of the public.
How to feed birds in your garden
Find out how to attract birds into your garden all year round.
Bird of Prey Initiativeās missed target shows more needs to be done for declining species, say conservation charities
Wildlife Trusts in the Peak District are calling for urgent action to create a wilder National Park rich in wildlife, following the publication of the latest bird of prey report which shows thatā¦