A treehouse for bats
Rare bats are being given a helping hand in the form of a treehouse.
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Rare butterfly spotted
A rare butterfly has moved into an area of Shatterford Woods where work took place last year to improve the habitat for wildlife.
Rare caterpillar found in Worcestershire
Staff and volunteers at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust are delighted at the news that a convolvulus hawk-moth caterpillar has been recorded in the county.
Rare wasp spotted in Worcester
A rare ichneumon wasp Agrothereutes abbreviatus has been seen in Worcestershire and recorded as part of a citizen science project to record wildlife in the county.
Wild about bats
With 14 species of bats making their home in Worcestershire, find out more about how to help them
How to attract moths and bats to your garden
Plant flowers that release their scent in the evening to attract moths and, ultimately, bats looking for an insect-meal into your garden.
My research
Throughout my internship, I am contributing to marine conservation by assisting with marine mammal research in Cardigan Bay, collecting data on marine mammals from land and boat-based surveys, and…
Bechstein's bat
The Bechstein's bat is a very rare bat that lives in woodland and roosts in old woodpecker holes or tree crevices. Like other bats, the females form 'maternity colonies' to have…
Greater horseshoe bat
The greater horseshoe bat was once a cave-dweller, but now tends to roost in old buildings, such as churches and barns. It is rare in the UK and, like many other bats, declining in number.
Lesser horseshoe bat
The lesser horseshoe bat was once a cave-dweller, but now tends to roost in old buildings, such as stables and barns. It is rare in the UK and, like many other bats, declining in number.
Alcathoe bat
The Alcathoe bat was 'discovered' in the UK in 2010 when it was confirmed as a separate species to the very similar whiskered and Brandt's bats. Little is known about its range and…
Birds, bats and bricks - getting the best for wildlife in modern development
Learn more about how nature can be considered in modern development.