Sand martin
The tiny, brown-and-white sand martin is a common summer visitor to the UK, nesting in colonies on rivers, lakes and flooded gravel pits. It returns to Africa in winter.
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Ways to help wildlife
All across Staffordshire people are taking action for wildlife. Letting gardens grow wild, creating wildlife friendly spaces, and campaigning to defend nature. Will you join them?
Liquid Assets: What wildlife can you see at wetlands?
With the celebration of World Wetland Day on Sunday 2 February, volunteer Rob takes a closer look at these special watery places and uncovers some of their star residents.
Wildlife
Find out about the wildlife in Staffordshire and how you can help it
Wildlife crime
Wildlife laws are in place to protect nature; these laws operate at UK and European levels. Read this page to see what constitutes a wildlife crime and how you can report it.
Our must See Nature Reserves
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, our must see Nature Reserves
Staffordshire in Spring
Spring is usually said to start at the beginning of March and the 21st of March is the Spring Equinox, the date on which day and night are of equal length. This season is when days get longer, and the spring sunshine brings growth and greenery. Birdsong reaches a peak, and many flowers appear, attracting insects, including bees and butterflies.
Investors in Wildlife
Become an Investor in Wildlife and enjoy a mutually beneficial partnership with us which will help to protect the wildlife of Staffordshire so that it can thrive and prosper for many generations to come.
wildlife gardening
We’re passionate about encouraging people to make their gardens a little wilder – no matter how large or small your plot is. Learn how to encourage wildlife in your garden.
Hibernation – wildlife’s winter survival strategy
The Wildlife Trusts’ youth activism manager, Arran Wilson, draws on his background as a lecturer in zoology to explore what exactly hibernation is, and which animals rely on it to get through…
Charity pleads for pet owners to help keep wildlife and livestock safe this spring
Staffordshire Wildlife Trust ask public to keep dogs on leads to protect nature.
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…