Whooper swan
The whooper swan is a very rare breeding bird in the UK, but has much larger populations that spend winter here after a long journey from Iceland. It has more yellow on its yellow-and-black bill…
The whooper swan is a very rare breeding bird in the UK, but has much larger populations that spend winter here after a long journey from Iceland. It has more yellow on its yellow-and-black bill…
A winter visitor, the well-travelled Bewick's swan is the smallest of our swans. It has more black on its yellow-and-black bill than the whooper swan. Look out for it around Eastern England…
Our plans to bring beavers back to Derbyshire are well underway but their future is still not secure.
We are thrilled to announce that the Derby Cathedral peregrine pair have had their first eggs of the year hatch.
One of our most iconic waterbirds, the mute swan is famed for its grace and beauty. It is also considered to be a romantic of the bird world because partners form a perfect love heart with their…
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust welcomes new legislation and call for sensible beaver management guidance
We have been keenly watching the progress and outcomes of Defra’s pilot in East Sussex which is exploring whether training landowners to vaccinate badgers on their land, could be the future of…
A project to restore the natural habitat of the River Ecclesbourne and support the recovery of Atlantic salmon has begun.
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust call for an explanation as promised protections for beavers are put on hold
Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.
Largest ever cull authorised this autumn – bringing the total shot to 35% of UK’s badger population
As the badger cull begins for another season, a letter reported on by The Independent indicates that the Government is preparing to consult on new proposals to include the killing of badgers “on a…