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Bird cherry
The bird cherry can be found in wet woodlands and along streams in upland areas, in particular. Its fragrant blossom appears in April and is followed by bitter, black fruits - good for wildlife,…
Elder Whistle Workshop
Learn how to use elder to make your own whistle!
Breeding bird survey at Carr Vale.
Mark Beevers tells us his summary of the first breeding bird survey at Carr Vale.
Bird's-nest orchid
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
Common bird's-foot-trefoil
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
Raising Awareness of a bird in danger
Swift Awareness Week 2020 runs between 27 June and 5 July and aims to alert everyone to the threats facing this charismatic species. Nick Brown, Coordinator of Swift Awareness Weeks tells us all…
Wild Peak - Network Meetings and Workshop Recordings
My birding
A couple of years ago Nick took the plunge and bought into a bird watching holiday company, and at a stroke his hobby became his livelihood.
How to build a bird box
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
What to do if you find a baby bird
Vulture Conservation Foundation raises concerns about Derbyshire bird’s safety
Europe’s leading authority on Vulture Conservation has written to Derbyshire Wildlife Trust expressing concerns about the Bearded Vulture which is currently in the region and the risks it faces…