Take to the water to see wildlife differently
I've not been canoeing long but in the sort few months I have, my perspective on Derbyshire's wildlife has changed completely.
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Marine Wildlife and Me
Donal Griffin, marine conservation officer for The Wildlife Trusts, shares the experiences that inspired his love for the sea.
Sand martin
The tiny, brown-and-white sand martin is a common summer visitor to the UK, nesting in colonies on rivers, lakes and flooded gravel pits. It returns to Africa in winter.
Wildlife
Discover what wildlife loves Derbyshire as much as we do - see which habitats Derbyshire has to offer and let us know what you've been lucky enough to see!
Sand martin sighting report by Louise Marsden
We have Sand Martins!
Spring Flower Watchlist
Spring is on its way and seeing the first blooms is just what we all need after the recent stormy weather conditions! Today we’re sharing some top spring flowers you might have started to see…
Bringing Wildlife Back
Ian Jelley, Director of Living Landscapes for Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, explains why helping nature recover is as essential for us as it is for wildlife.
Wildlife crime
Unfortunately, not all interactions with wildlife are positive and some cases, wild animals are deliberately harmed. We are working closely with Derbyshire Constabulary to ensure that wildlife crime is stopped in Derbyshire.
Wildlife pond
A garden pond can provide a home for many species and is one of the best features for attracting new wildlife to the garden including hedgehogs, birds and other creatures that need a fresh drinking source.
Wildlife gardening
Large or small, ledge or yard, your garden could be part of a wider network of natural havens linking urban green spaces with nature reserves and the countryside. Find out how to help wildlife in your garden.
The Wildlife Trusts and Reintroductions
Dr Catherine McNicol reveals some of the work that Wildlife Trusts across the UK are doing to bring species back from the brink.
Wildlife Crime in Derbyshire
Wildlife crime can be devastating for our natural world. More needs to be done to raise awareness of what is classed as a wildlife crime and far more needs investing in deterring people from…