Winter walks
Where to walk this winter.
Search
Search
Shropshire in Winter
Find out what to look out for and where during Winter
Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Winter colours
Winter brings long nights and dark days, but nature’s palette is as bright as ever.
The Mosses in Winter
This month I’m hoping for some cold, crisp days when I can get out to the mosses.
How to identify winter thrushes
Our resident thrushes are joined by a variety of different thrushes during the winter. Find out how to spot and identify them.
January is full of winter wildfowl
January is a fabulous time to get out and see winter wildfowl. Many species come to Britain having spent their summer breeding at higher latitudes, taking advantage of the longer hours of daylight…
What do badgers do in the winter?
Unlike hedgehogs and dormice, badgers don't go into hibernation during the winter in the UK. But they do go into a period called "winter lethargy", which is probably something we…
Bees, wasps and butterflies in winter
Overwintering strategies are vital to creatures which depend on pollen and nectar for their food or those which prey on such species.
Winter birdwatching: Which birds will visit your garden?
Despite the cold conditions and reduction in the availability of food during the winter, there is still an impressive variety of small birds to look out for. There are the colourful finches and…
The Dormouse Blog
Believe it or not, there is an animal in Shropshire that spends more of its time sleeping than I do. During the course of one year, they spend up to 9 months of their time fast asleep or resting.…
Wilder Marches
The vision is of a thriving Wilder Marches where people who know and love the land can make a good living and produce food whilst playing a key role in nature’s recovery, and where our wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies.