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Rocks and Curlews
Kirsty talks about her two days on a dry stone walling course in the Forest of Bowland, and how it was so much more than just repairing a wall.
Rock goby
This little fish is found in rockpools during the summer months and has a clever adaptation that stops it being swept away by strong waves - their pelvic fins are fused to form a sucker that it…
My rock gig
Peter is fanning the flames of his love for geology, as he burns the bramble they have cleared to reveal rock formations on Portway Hill. He is a geologist, with the Black Country Geological…
Lapwing
The distinctive rounded wings of the lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock. In spring, these flocks disperse and some birds breed in the UK.…
Wild cooking: Herby flatbreads
Wild cooking is a wonderful way to connect with nature. Something about cooking outdoors is so enjoyable - this is leisurely cooking and eating at its best, far removed from the usual tea time…
Rock pipit
A common and stocky bird of our rocky coasts, the rock pipit can nearly always be seen close to the sea. It is a bit smaller than a starling.
Rock dove
The wild rock dove is the ancestor to what is probably our most familiar bird - the feral pigeon, which is often found in large numbers in our towns and cities.
Freeman's Pools
Rare trees, wintering waders and hunting raptors see Freeman’s Pools put on a show during every season.
Planning applications
We believe in positive planning for nature's recovery. Here's how we tackle planning issues in our region and how you can help.
Land caddis
The Land caddis is the only caddisfly in the UK to spend its entire time on land, with no stage in water. Look in oak leaf litter over winter to see the grainy cases of the larvae, in which they…
Looking up at trees
If you’re anything like me, you will have a sentimental attachment to certain trees in your life.