On our Fenn's, #Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses #NationalNatureReserve on the #Shropshire / #Wales border we work hard to protect #Curlews especially when breeding.

Please when enjoying the mosses help us by

🚶‍♂️Using the marked trails
🐕Keep dogs on leads

BTO BTO Shropshire

Whixall Moss, Whitchurch, #Shropshire is part of our Fenn's, #Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses #NationalNatureReserve .

This Soundscape from Stephen Barlow catches some of the great bird song that can be Heard on the Mosses.

Can you identify Any ?

#BetterWithNature BTO

On #earthday we take a moment to celebrate in pictures the four corners of the Black Country.
It’s the rocks beneath our feet provided by mother nature that powered industry and paved the way for the modern world.

For a great start to the weekend join us for an early morning walk on Stiperstones NNR to hear the amazing dawn chorus. Finishing with an optional breakfast bap at the Stiperstones Inn.
Book the last few tickets here:
eventbrite.com/e/dawn-chorus-…
ShropshireBirdingNews Shropshire Wildlife Trust

Natural England #JOBALERT

You have until 11:55pm tonight to apply for the Ranger role on our #Stiperstones #NationalNatureReserve in #Shropshire

If you have passion for #Nature to thrive, apply at:
civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?j…

#Shropshire Jobs #ConservationJobs #Countrysidejobs

The #willowwarbler 's beautiful cascading song can be heard on our Fenn's, #Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses #NationalNatureReserve , near Whitchurch #Shropshire

A Recording of their song can be found on the RSPB website:
rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wild…

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Natural England #JOBALERT

Last weekend to apply for our Ranger role on our #Stiperstones #NationalNatureReserve in #Shropshire

If you have passion for #Nature and to see it thrive, apply at:

civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?j…

JCP In Worcester #Shropshire Jobs #ConservationJobs

Our Fenn's, #Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses #NationalNatureReserve Team have being collecting water table data. The water table should be roughly at ground level all year and the data will help us to decide if their are any areas of the #Peat bog that needs attention.

IUCN UK Peatlands

A healthy #RiverWye is key to Nature Recovery in #Herefordshire .

Our #CatchmentSensitiveFarming programme is delivering nature positive advice to farmers.

We are supporting the development of Herefordshire’s Local #NatureRecovery Strategy and landscape recovery projects.

Natural England #JOBALERT

We are looking for a Ranger for our Stiperstones #NationalNatureReserve in #Shropshire

If you have passion for the Natural Environment and want to see Nature thrive in the present and future then Apply at:

civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?j…

Conservation Jobs

The England Ecosystem Survey is the UK’s largest ever field survey. 🌱

It will let us:
🚦 track the condition of soils, vegetation and landscapes across England
🤝 make better decisions on how to manage land at a regional and national scale

Learn more:
naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/03/eng…

Have you been exploring any woodlands lately?

You can submit your sightings to us via iNaturalist, or iRecord, via the EcoRecord website at ecorecord.org.uk or by emailing us at [email protected].

#flowers #nature #woodland #spring #wildlife #botany

Tomorrow!
🌳Join us for a tree planting session at Fibbersley Local Nature Reserve in Willenhall tomorrow (9th) at 11am onwards🌳Waddens Brook Lane entrance WV11 3SJ Please wear clothing and footwear suited to the weather. 🛠️ For more information contact [email protected]

This series of notes & resources has been adapted from training & workshop materials used during the #SnakesintheHeather project. This important resource will be added to in future, forming part of the project's legacy

👉 arc-trust.org/heathland-rept…

@HeritagefundUK The National Lottery Heritage Fund London & South

Reminder of this useful Defra UK farming blog, with many applications open now:
Grants available in 2024 defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/12/gra…

This time we're heading to Saltwells National Nature Reserve to explore the ancient woodland and take in the beautiful sight of the bluebells in bloom. We hope to see you there 💚🌿
Discover Dudley #wellnesswalk

The first #wheatear spotted this year on our Stiperstones #NationalNatureReserve in the #Shropshire Hills #NationalLandscape .

A few nest on the #Stiperstones , most past through on what is thought to be the longest migration of any songbird.

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There are two native frog species in the UK: the common frog and the northern pool frog, and two native toad species: the common toad and the natterjack toad.

Here's a handy guide on the frogs and toads we have in the Forest - bit.ly/3Vyh6s9

#Frogs #Toads #Amphibians

It's #NationalDandelionDay ! This cheerful bloom is a rich source of early nectar. It's also a nutritious herb for animals and humans. Deep roots build soil structure & seeds provide for foraging birds. We especially enjoy seeing it alongside the fritillaries at North Meadow 🌼

Read all the news from our #StiperstonesNNR Team, nestled in the
#Shropshire Hills #NationalLandscape in April's edition of 'Notes from the Hill'

#Shropshire #Shrewsburyhour #NationalNatureReserves
Let's Go! Ludlow Shropshire Wildlife Trust Shrewsbury Branch Shropshire Wildlife Trust National Landscapes Association Shrewsbury Hour