Get behind the lens for Staffordshire’s wildlife

Photographers urged to enter their best nature snaps to raise funds to help bring more nature back to Staffordshire

We need local photographer help. By entering our photography competition you’ll help raise vital funds towards our work. You'll also inspire more people to enjoy Staffordshire's nature and fight for its future.

Sarah Davison, Marketing and Communications Manager
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust has launched a competition to find 12 stunning images from across the county for its charity calendar.

From bugs to birds, and gardens to nature reserves, the charity calendar will celebrate the special wildlife and places of Staffordshire.

Sarah Davison, Marketing and Communications Manager, said: “Nature is in trouble. Decades of decline have left little diversity – only pockets of nature rich space remain.

“Each day, Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is working to bring nature back across the county. We want to restore what we’ve lost and bring diminished landscapes back to life, so wildlife can thrive once again.

“We need local photographer help. By entering our photography competition you’ll help raise vital funds towards our work. You'll also inspire more people to enjoy Staffordshire's nature and fight for its future.”

The Trust is also encouraging up and coming young photographers to enter with a dedicated under 18 category. The winning youngster will win a photography tutorial with top local wildlife photographer Adrian Clarke.

Two moths feed on a white flower against a green background. One moth is yellow and the other is a yellowy brown colour.

Canary shouldered thorn and dusky thorn moths on Yarrow by Darron Matthews

A bright blue bird with an orange stripe over its eye takes off from a branch against a black/green background. Its wings are outstretched and it has a sharp black pointed beak.

Kingfisher by Ian Eardley

A red deer stag stands among long grass/trees and calls out with his breath making mist in the cold air. The deer is a large mammal with red/brown fur and large antlers.

Red deer stag in autumn mist by Oliver Cadman

“Entries close at 9am on Monday 13 July. We can’t wait to see your entries - good luck!” adds Sarah.

The best entries will feature in the Trust’s 2026 calendar, and all winners will receive a copy. The overall winner will be chosen by an online public vote - with their image featured on the calendar’s cover. They will also receive a pair of 8x42 binoculars worth £89.95, kindly donated by Viking for the competition.

The winners will be announced by the end of July, with a public vote running during August.

Photographers can submit up to three landscape-oriented photos, which must have been taken in Staffordshire.