Common prawn
The common prawn is a familiar sight to anyone who has spent time exploring rockpools - particularly their characteristic quick dart into the darkness just as you spot them!
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Barnacle goose
The black-and-white barnacle goose flies here for the 'warmer' winter from Greenland and Svalbard. This epic journey was once a mystery to people, who thought it hatched from the goose…
Lugworm
Have you ever seen those worm-like mounds on beaches? Those are a sign of lugworms! The worms themselves are very rarely seen except by fishermen who dig them up for bait.
Orca
Orca, sometimes known as ‘killer whales’, are unmistakable with their black and white markings. Although we do have a small group of orca who live in British waters, you would be lucky to see them…
Rabbit
Who doesn’t love spotting rabbits hopping through long grass during a walk in the countryside? They are a common sight but it is always a treat to see their curious faces popping up, ears stood…
Feed the Birds project update (May 2020)
Feed the Birds is a project we have been running for several years. It connects those who are socially isolated with a volunteer who visits each week to top up bird feeders and chat about wildlife…
Shropshire lobbies London
School children, farmers, grandparents and surfers were amongst an estimated 12,000 people who today lobbied their MPs for urgent action on nature declines and climate change.
Lonely and socially isolated older people will be taken under the wing of Shropshire Wildlife Trust thanks to Shropshire Freemasons
Lonely and socially isolated older people from across the county continue to receive regular birdwatching visits from volunteers who share a love of nature, thanks to a grant from Shropshire…
Affiliated and other groups we work with
Find out more about our affiliated groups who run activities, events and volunteering opportunities across Shropshire and Telford.
Our funders
Shropshire Wildlife Trust is extremely grateful to the individuals, trusts and foundations who provide funding which enable our major projects.
What to do if you find an injured bird
This page will help advise you on whether you should try to help an injured bird, what to do, and who to contact if you come across one.
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?