Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…
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Long spined sea scorpion
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
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!
Water forget-me-not
Also known as 'Scorpion-grass' because of the curved 'tail' at the end of its stems, Water forget-me-not is a distinctive plant of damp habitats. Over summer, it produces…
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
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.
There’s something in the water…
Frankie Selby, Species Recovery Officer at Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, talks all about the endangered water voles and how the team use DNA to detect them.
Water Voles
Water voles are ecosystem engineers. These mini beavers constantly micro engineer waterways for the benefit of wildlife and us. These constant gardeners increase biodiversity for the benefit of many species, including bumblebees, solitary bees, honey bees, butterflies, insects, insect-eating birds and bats. Their contribution to biodiversity is highly significant.