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…

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…

Ivy is often a misunderstood plant, accused of being a tree strangler and invader that takes over whole habitats at will if left untamed. But it is much more valuable than you might think.

September is a great time to go out in search of late odanata: the group of insects that is made up of dragonflies and damselflies. Often a misunderstood (and feared) group of insects, odonata are…

Berries are abundant in August and September and we are lucky to have several more unusual species in Shropshire.

How many species of butterfly can you spot this July?

Our native reptiles and amphibians wouldn't survive the winter weather if they stayed active throughout. So, instead they look for somewhere safe and protected from the coldest conditions and…

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.…

The largest wild mammal species native to Shropshire is elusive and seldom seen by humans, yet they are a common animal in areas of suitable habitat.

Agricultural land covers 70% of the English landscape but historically, land redesigned by humans has greatly benefitted wildlife.