Woodpigeon
The large, plump woodpigeon is a familiar sight in our gardens and parks, but can also be found on farmland and in woodlands almost everywhere. You may hear its cooing call before you see the bird…
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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!
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.
Bird of Prey Initiative’s missed target shows more needs to be done for declining species, say conservation charities
Wildlife Trusts in the Peak District are calling for urgent action to create a wilder National Park rich in wildlife
Species
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Rose End Meadows sighting reported
30+ Woodpigeon
Aqueduct Cottage receives special mention for common good in RIBA’s MacEwen Awards
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s Aqueduct Cottage has received a special mention in the prestigious RIBAJ MacEwan Awards.
Gang Mine sighting reported by Gary Atkin
Jackdaw, goldfinch, woodpigeon, swift and swallow.