Lapwing
The distinctive rounded wings of the lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock. In spring, these flocks disperse and some birds breed in the UK.…
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Thank you - lapwing hide appeal
Thank you for your donation to help us make urgent repairs to the lapwing hide at Upton Warren's The Moors.
Vanished Species & New Arrivals
Worcestershire residents are set to be entertained during an evening talk looking at the ups and downs of Britain’s wildlife.
Celebrating 50 years and 9935 species
Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, the county’s largest nature conservation charity, has produced a video to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Species
Discover more about our amazing wildlife in the UK! Learn more about the plants and animals on your doorstep.
One special bee
Nick takes a closer look at one of the specialities of Worcestershire's heathlands, the scarce black mining bee...
Waxwing
The waxwing is a colourful winter visitor. It can often be spotted in large flocks in berry-laden bushes in towns, car parks and gardens.
A waxwing winter?
As autumn turns to winter, the thoughts of wildlife-watchers turn to the question of 'could this be a waxwing winter'...
Common green lacewing
The common green lacewing is a lime green, delicate insect, with translucent, intricately veined wings. It is common in gardens and parks, where it helps to control aphid pests.
Mapping Worcestershire's house sparrows
A scheme to map one of Worcestershire’s most treasured birds is helping to fill the gaps in our knowledge about the humble house sparrow.
What is a Nudibranch?
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, are much like their land-based relatives that you may spot in your garden. But, unlike your regular garden slug, the nudibranch can incorporate the stinging…
Sand eel
Sand eels are a hugely important part of our marine ecosystem. In fact, the fledgling success of our breeding seabirds entirely depends on them.