Dipper
The chocolate-brown, plump dipper can often be seen bobbing up and down on a stone in a fast-flowing river. It feeds on underwater insects by walking straight into, and under, the water.
The chocolate-brown, plump dipper can often be seen bobbing up and down on a stone in a fast-flowing river. It feeds on underwater insects by walking straight into, and under, the water.
Spring is eagerly anticipated by all wildlife-lovers. Not only does the weather improve and the days get longer, but our wildlife explodes into life once again. Getting out and about to seeā¦
The UK population of White-clawed Crayfish has crashed due to the introduction of North American Signal Crayfish ā a non-native species which carry a disease which White-claws have no resistanceā¦
Autumn brings with it Halloween, which has long been associated with spiders and their spooky but wondrous webs. A fitting time of year to share some exciting spider related news.
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is leading efforts to increase the population of the white-clawed crayfish through the South West Peak Landscape Partnership.
Discover what nature treasures were found during a recent bioblitz at Gentleshaw Common and learn why species monitoring is so important on our nature reserves.
A team of handy National Lottery winners from across Staffordshire have spent the recent winter lockdown building nest boxes for the countyās wild bird population. They hope their efforts willā¦
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¦
TV presenter and naturalist Mike Dilger will join Staffordshire Wildlife Trust as their special guest host for a virtual Christmas Quiz in December.
As its name suggests, the Large skipper is bigger than the similar-looking Small skipper! It can be seen in summer, resting on the long grass of grasslands, woodlands, verges and sand dunes.
These non-native limpets arrived from America in the 19th century and are now widespread in the UK. They form stacks and have a specially adapted shell which, when flipped upside down, looks likeā¦
The moth-like dingy skipper is a small, grey-brown butterfly of open, sunny habitats like chalk grassland, sand dunes, heathland and waste ground.