Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
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Winter Wildfowl Watchlist
Now is a great time to get out and see flocks of winter wildfowl gathering at your local wetlands, lakes, reservoirs and flooded gravel pits. Which species are you most likely to see?
Discover the different ways that moths and butterflies spend the winter
When did you last see a caterpillar? They’re often cryptic creatures, with patterns that provide perfect camouflage as a piece of leaf, twig or bark. An unwary eye could pass right over one…
Winter Species to Spot in the Woods
There's still plenty of wild things to see during the winter months, we've put together a little guide for what you might be able to find around our nature reserves during winter!
Helping Urban Wildlife in Winter
With urban wildlife under increasing pressure, the Wilder Chesterfield pilot project aims to turn the town’s streets into homes for the species that were once thriving there, such as hedgehogs,…
Belper Sightings report by Jill Greenwood
Otter sighting in Belper!
My discovery
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
Waxwing winters
Discover the bird that’s a favourite amongst birdwatchers, despite the fact that most rarely see one.
‘Dam’ good news for Derbyshire beavers
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust have now received their beaver license from Natural England and is one step closer to bringing beavers back to Derbyshire
Discover your wild side
Diverse, local and innovative, Derbyshire’s very own Wildside Festival is back for 2019 – and wilder than ever before!
Rare pine marten discovered in Derbyshire
A rare pine marten has been recovered from a roadside between Belper and Ripley – it is the first confirmed presence of a pine marten in Derbyshire for 16 years.
Latest news from Witches Oak Water
There are signs of spring at the reserve....