Tree sparrow
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar houseā¦
A scarce and declining bird, the tree sparrow can be spotted on farmland and in woodlands; it is not an urban bird in the UK. It has a brown cap and black cheek-spots, unlike the similar houseā¦
The house sparrow is a familiar, streaky brown bird of towns, parks and gardens. Males sport a grey cap and black bib, the size of which indicates their status.
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¦
The Tree bumblebee is a new arrival to the UK. First recorded here in 2001, it is slowly spreading north. It prefers open woodland and garden habitats and can be found nesting in bird boxes andā¦
Yarrow can be found in many grasslands, from lawns to meadows, its flat-topped clusters of flower heads appearing from June. Cultivated varieties are garden favourites.
It might surprise you, but even the smallest of gardens can accommodate a tree!