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Nature Reserve

Croxall Lakes

Previously quarried for sand and gravel, Croxall Lakes now provides a home for a wide range of wintering and breeding birds

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Donation page

As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters. Please help us to continue our work to protect your local wildlife and wild places by making a donation today. We are hugely grateful for…

Habitat

Lakes

Lakes come in many forms: some are splendid and clear, while others are more reminiscent of a murky swamp. Each lake is strongly influenced by the underlying lakebed and the surrounding landscape…

My Wild Life

My retirement

Malcolm loves volunteering every week at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve where he indulges in his passion for wildlife, keeps active and meets with friends.

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Restoring our rivers

A broad range of wetland habitats can be found in Staffordshire including rivers, streams, canals, lakes, reservoirs, meres, mosses, inland saltmarsh, wet woodlands, fens, marshes, swaps, bogs and reedbeds. Find out more about our conservation work on our local wetland habitats.
Species

Smew

This small duck is an uncommon winter visitor to the UK, where they're usually found on lakes, reservoirs and gravel pits.