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.…

With summer quickly heading towards Autumn the nights are starting to draw in and many of our borders are beginning to flag after flowering all summer. However, we still need to give wildlife a…

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.

Moths can be seen throughout the year, with the greatest variety in the summer. Everyone can enjoy searching for them, they come in wonderful colours, sizes and shapes! Tom Hayek explains why we…

Orchids have long held a mystique. Shropshire’s nature reserves and wild places are full of orchids, you just need to look in the right place at the right time.

House sparrows have lived alongside humans for thousands of years. Dr Cath, explains more about them.

Despite the cold and wet weather, some birds will be beginning their breeding rituals. Herons and ravens are two of the species mating early. Find out more about them here:

Overwintering strategies are vital to creatures which depend on pollen and nectar for their food or those which prey on such species.

One of the staples of Christmas decoration, mistletoe is a fascinating plant with a weird ecology, folklore and cultivation. Let’s explore it further.