Blog: Wildlife

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

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

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

A teenage boy with short brown hair sits on a bench with a camera round his neck. He smiles at the camera. He wears a grey hoodie and pale blue jeans with a black waterproof coat.

Behind the lens with nature enthusiast Alex

Alex Hiles, 13, is a budding young photographer from Newcastle-under-Lyme. He won the under 18 category in Staffordshire Wildlife Trust’s 2024 photography competition, wowing judges with his…

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

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…

Doxey - Stafford brooks - Tom Ellis

Harnessing Nature-Based Solutions in Staffordshire

How prepared for climate change are we in Staffordshire? How can nature help us address the challenges it brings? As COP29, the UN Climate Conference, gets underway in Azerbaijan, we explore the…

A small fluffy chick with pale yellow down with dark brown patches in among long wispy grasses and cotton grass

Caring for curlews in the Staffordshire Moorlands

Safeguarding the future of our wildlife is only possible if we work together. Partnerships give struggling nature a chance and curlews need all the help they can get. Find out how we've…

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Moth trapping for beginners

The wonderful world of moths can easily be explored from the comfort of your own garden, and you don’t need any fancy equipment or expert knowledge. Here we share our top tips for getting started…

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Meet the Marvellous Super Slugs and Snails

I have to admit how little I knew about slugs and snails before reading the latest Wild About Gardens guide. The RHS and The Wildlife Trusts have given these incredible creatures a reputation…

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