Gorgeous day volunteering at #PortwayHill Cleared a path leading to 2nd quarry face. Spotted my 1st ever Green hairstreak 🥳 & Green-veined white was obliging. The Small yellow underwing was also 1st sighting for me #butterflies #moths Rowley Hills Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust

The Bartley Bioblitz is back NEXT WEEKEND!! 🐛🦋🐜🐝🐞🪲

Please come and help us record as many species around Bartley Reservoir as possible 🔍

Sat 18th May:
10.30 - Botany Blitz with the North Worcs Flora Group @ St Leonards Church
2.30pm - Bug Hunt @ St Leonards Church
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Did anyone else witness the amazing spectacle of the Northern Lights over Birmingham or the Black Country last night? What a show!

Green tiger beetle seen in Birmingham earlier this week.

One of my favourite UK insects, isn't it gorgeous?! 💚

Come and visit our Turner's Wood nature reserve, a hidden gem in Walsall normally closed to the public, on 29th May! And if you'd like to help us boost biodiversity, you can also join us to plant wildflowers at the nearby Pelsall Commons! Find out more: bbcwildlife.org.uk/events/2024-05…

Congratulations Birmingham & the Black Country!
It's a clear sign of our deep commitment to nurturing our local green spaces. Let's keep it up, because when we prioritise nature, we're not just boosting wildlife – we're investing in our own health, happiness, and future success.

🎉WELL DONE Birmingham and the Black Country!

🌳The #CityNatureChallenge results are in: with 12,866 records of 1,340 species, we managed to record more wildlife than any other UK city!

🌍THANK YOU to all who took part for helping us to show the world how wild we really are!

Can you go #30DaysWild and do one wild thing a day this June?

Our wonderful wild challenge is back! It's free, it's fun and every connection with nature will benefit you, whether you take a hike or just sit on the grass a while!

Sign up for a free pack: wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild

🎉WELL DONE Birmingham and the Black Country!

🌳The #CityNatureChallenge results are in: with 12,866 records of 1,340 species, we managed to record more wildlife than any other UK city!

🌍THANK YOU to all who took part for helping us to show the world how wild we really are!

The more bird song in a neighbourhood, the healthier that neighbourhood is likely to be

Birmingham’s open spaces are oases for birds & other wildlife and also sanctuaries for local residents

I walked 34 miles yesterday with the heroes that look after these special places 🙏👌

Birmingham and the Black Country needs you! Did you take a picture of wildlife (any plant, tree, bird, insect etc!) last weekend, 26-29th? Please upload them to the free iNaturalist app. We only need 100 more records to take 1st place in the UK #CityNatureChallenge leaderboard!

The 'magical' Birmingham walk through woodland and stream to 'best' desi pub birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats…
Moseley Bog Friends 💚

🌳2 days left to apply!🌳

We're currently looking for an Education & Engagement Manager and a Fundraising Officer to support our work for wildlife, wild spaces and people. Can you help us build a wilder Birmingham and Black Country? Apply by 03rd May: bbcwildlife.livevacancies.co.uk

NEW TRAINING - join us for training on Urban Riverfly (@riverflies) on 17th May - learn about how these fascinating critters can indicate how healthy our rivers are! Please email for further info.

Env Agency Midlands Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust
#river #freshwater #ecology #citizenscience

We are on WeAre8! 🙌

WeAre8 shares its success by helping to raise funds for charity & community groups, like STPT. You can pay forward money you earn on 8 to STPT, and help us create a more sustainable football future 💛🌍

Join today and follow us 👉 buff.ly/44vhEBB

Are you passionate about people, wildlife and wild spaces?

We're looking for four new Trustees, including one Young Trustee. No previous experience necessary. Help us work for a wilder future and connect our communities to nature on their doorstep: bbcwildlife.org.uk/Trustees

Lovely to meet Anacamptis morio today, Green-winged Orchid, as the book says ‘a joyful little spring-flowering orchid’, with it’s prominent dark veins. Growing amongst the cowslips in a meadow created by green hay EcoRecord Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust

🌳2 days left to apply!🌳

We're currently looking for an Education & Engagement Manager and a Fundraising Officer to support our work for wildlife, wild spaces and people. Can you help us build a wilder Birmingham and Black Country? Apply by 03rd May: bbcwildlife.livevacancies.co.uk

May #HalfTerm wild days Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust Centre of the Earth in #WinsonGreen Providing children aged 6-12 unforgettable adventures in nature supported by 2 experienced forest school practitioners & our healthy lunches cooked together on the camp fire! 🪱🐝🌳🌻

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It's the final day of the #CityNatureChallenge and we're currently 3rd (out of 22) in the UK for most wildlife spotted! Can you help us top the leaderboard? Simply download the free iNaturalist app and upload a photo of any wildlife you see today: bbcwildlife.org.uk/CityNatureChal…