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Fly Agaric, Elliott Neep

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Common Sandpiper

Wading into autumn

For many birdwatchers things are just hotting up! We might be reaching the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on our shores. Here are ten waders to…

Swifts

UK Swift Awareness Week 2022

The Swift is in freefall. Numbers are down by 65% in 25 years.
Yet this species is entirely dependent on us for its nest sites which are in our houses so we have a real opportunity to help…

Badger prints in mud the wildlife trusts

Mammal mysteries

Have you spotted any mysterious tracks or unexplained droppings? Solve the case with some tips from Darren Tansley, the Mammal Detective.

Bird of Prey Bearded Vulture

Wild Bearded Vulture in the Peak District

Who would have thought I would be writing a blog about one of the most amazing birds ever to visit the UK!
To see a wild Bearded Vulture in the wild in the Peak District National Park was…

Swift

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…

Hedgehog in watering can

From your gardens

Over the past month you've been sending us some amazing sightings from your gardens and local walks - we've listed some of the amazing species you've spotted across Derbyshire!