Blog: Rob Bendelow

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A Red admiral butterfly which is mainly black with some white and red markings/stripes across it's wings. It sits on a pink flower.

A Butterfly Bonanza!

Friday 18 July 2025

The Big Butterfly Count has landed! It’s time to head out and count what’s landing near you! Between today (Friday 18 July) and Sunday 10 August you can join in this free nature spotting challenge…

An osprey large bird of prey with white feathers underneath and black wings and tail lands on a branch of a tree with its wings outstretched

April...come she will

Thursday 3 April 2025

As spring gets underway, our guest blogger birder Rob shares which summer visitors you'll soon be able to spot around Staffordshire.

A large white bird with a long orange beak and small black eyes, it has black wing feathers and long legs, flying with it's wings outstretched across a cloudless blue sky

Stork Talk

Sunday 30 March 2025

Last autumn our guest blogger Rob was lucky enough to encounter this unusual visitor to Staffordshire.

A water vole swims along in a clear pool of water. The water vole has chestnut-brown fur, a blunt, rounded nose, small ears, and a furry tail. It is much bigger than other vole species. Scotland’s water voles often appear darker, with many having a black coat.

Liquid Assets: What wildlife can you see at wetlands?

Monday 3 February 2025

With the celebration of World Wetland Day on Sunday 2 February, volunteer Rob takes a closer look at these special watery places and uncovers some of their star residents.

A small brightly marked bird with a orange chest and brown/grey/black head and striped wings - it sits on the ground among dry soil

Snow Patrol - making the most of wintry weather

Wednesday 8 January 2025

As I sit here typing, momentarily pausing to gaze out of the window, there's snow on the ground. That can only mean one thing; winter is upon us. I'm a fair-weather photographer, loving…

A large white bird with a long sharp yellow bill sits on still water with its wings held up, its reflected in the dark blue water

Some Like It Hot

Friday 22 November 2024

How is climate change linked to nature's movements? And what birds are now appearing in the UK that weren't years ago? Here our guest blogger Rob delves into this, along with the history…