Six-spot Burnet moths colonised our RPA Countryside Stewardship grass and flower arable field margins last year and the size of this new local population certainly looks set to increase this year, with caterpillars present across the farms!
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Still quite astonished by what I found last Friday in just a short walk around Ley Hill Park, Birmingham.
Cramp-Ball Fungus Weevil (Platyrhinus resinosus), Pine Boring weevil (Magdalis memnonia) a County 1st
and... a Rhinocerus !
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With the imminent dissolution of Parliament ahead of the 4th July General Election, this attempt by Tory MPs to gut Natural England's powers will fail.

But never forget that they tried - and vote accordingly!

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Other work by the Ladybird artists.
‘Morning Chorus in May’
Shell Nature Studies, 1956
Artists: Rowland Hilder & Maurice Wilson

This weekends events:
#Warwick Market, ​Saturday 25th May with CJ's Events Warwickshire Limited
WATERSIDE UPMARKET - SPRING BANK HOLIDAY
Stratford-upon-Avon Monday 27th May 10.00 - 17.00 with LSD Promotions | Market Operator stevelilart.co.uk Team4Nature Laurel&Hardy Museum Talking Pictures TV

The height of irony. Climate crisis denier Rishi Sunak, feels the effects of climate change.

With a General Election now confirmed for 4th July, it’s crucial that nature’s voice is heard 📢 (1/3)

So nice of Rishi Sunak to set the date of the general election to mark the anniversary of the publication of Reflections, 4 July.

I'll be asking my candidates what they will do for nature Lee Barron Tom Pursglove MP

Mr Pursglove has to live down an appalling record of the

Following 24rs of heavy rain the paths around the wetlands are flooded in parts. Access up to the Lookout is underwater plus parts of the wetland trail. With no rain forecast today, the water will start to recede. Wellies are advised if you are visiting us over the next few days

Did you know that 46% of UK bird species declined between 2016 and 2021? But, there is hope. Some species like Skylark & Corn Bunting may now be showing signs of recovery. Donate today to help BTO fight back against biodiversity loss ➡️ bit.ly/_BiodiversityB… #BiodiversityDay

We have a number of sessions over the summer to help people to identify and record butterflies. This one in Telford has been organised along with Buglife.

New site record for Saltwells NNR, Dudley.
Scarce Chaser (Libellula fulva) spotted by local wildlife photographer Chris Morris on Monday 20th May.
Amazing record 😁👍.
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Adonis Blue on Spotted Orchid. Prestbury Hill, Gloucs 20/5/24
𝙱𝙲 𝙶𝚕𝚘𝚞𝚌𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚛𝚎 West Midlands Butterfly Conservation Butterfly Conservation 🦋

Woman in lift at work: 'you must be brave cycling into Birmingham'.
Cycling in Birmingham today looked like 👇🪿🚲

Tram 214 on the 44 route, Warwick Road near Flint Green Road, Acocks Green, taken January 1935. tinyurl.com/y5p8d64z #Trams #Birmingham #AcocksGreen #Brum #LocalHistory

Really wasn't expecting to find this in Ley Hill Park near Birmingham. Pine Bark Weevil - Magdalis memnonia.
Seems to be a 1st for West Mids and perhaps the most Westerly UK sighting. Another unexpected random find as it was just sat on Cleavers (Pine tree above!)

Lutley Wedge Worcs 21/5
‘Swift shapes’
#CommonSwift #apusapus #saveourswifts Swift Awareness Week Worcester Birding

Yday Halesowen 3 Kestrels.
River Stour Kingfisher pair.
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West Midland Bird Club

We're celebrating the creation of the new Moccas Park and Gillian's Wood #NationalNatureReserve in #Herefordshire today.

Teaming up with Woodland Trust🌳 to protect the site's ancient trees dating back to medieval times and beyond🌳

More at 👉 gov.uk/government/new…

#NNRWeek