Spiny lobster
Spiny lobster, crawfish, crayfish, rock lobsters - many names, one animal! This pretty lobster was made extinct in many areas through overfishing, but is now making a slow comeback.
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Lobster
A well known inhabitant of UK seas, common lobsters can reach up to 60cm in length.
Spiny squat lobster
A bizarre half lobster/half crab, this squat lobster is one of the true stunners of the rocky shore!
Olive squat lobster
These feisty crustaceans are the ‘Houdinis’ of the rocky shore, evading capture as soon as disturbed!
A species abundant future for Wild Peak with new Species Survival Funding
An ambitious plan to halt and reverse declining native species abundance across the Peak District has been awarded £1.69 million funding from the Government's Species Survival Fund.
Invasive Species Management
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust are all about getting people closer to nature and taking action for nature. It’s simple really, we want a Wilder Derbyshire where people and wildlife thrive together and…
New species of shieldbug found in Derbyshire
This species has never before been recorded in Derbyshire.
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!
Oyster drill
This is a predominantly subtidal species but can be found on the lowest parts of a sheltered rocky shore in summer.
Oyster
Native oysters are a staple of our seas and our plates - but our love of their taste has lead to a sharp decline all around the UK.
Creating species-rich and diverse woodland in Derbyshire
Derwent Connections was established to see the creation of a new, dynamic landscape along the Derwent Valley corridor, stretching from the National Forest in the midlands to the Northern Forest in…
Elk, bison & beaver: Rewilding Britain award funding to projects exploring return of lost species
Funding is being awarded from Rewilding Britain to Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trusts for a joint project exploring bringing back elk to Britain.