Grey wagtail
A breeding bird of fast-flowing, upland rivers, the grey wagtail can also be seen in lowland areas, farmyards and even towns in winter.
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Pied wagtail
The pied wagtail is a familiar bird across town and countryside. Its black-and-white markings and long, wagging tail make it easy to identify as it hops across the road or lawn.
Yellow wagtail
The yellow wagtail can be spotted running about, chasing insects on lowland damp marshes and meadows during summer. As its name suggests, it does wag its tail!
The Dormouse Blog
Believe it or not, there is an animal in Shropshire that spends more of its time sleeping than I do. During the course of one year, they spend up to 9 months of their time fast asleep or resting.…
What's in a nut?
Dr Cath Price takes a look at Autumn nuts in this latest blog.
Medicinal Plants - Whitchurch Branch
An illustrated talk by Dr Cath Price
Medicinal Plants - Whitchurch Branch
A talk by Dr Cath Price of Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Natural succession in a new garden pond
When creating a new pond, you may be tempted to introduce species, but ponds will develop naturally and watching the process of colonisation will be fascinating, as Cath Price explains in this…
A weird and wild Halloween
Dr Cath Price unravels some of the natural explanations for supernatural happenings, which may feature an animal or two!
Shropshire Wildlife Trust Blog
No matter what your interest, whether it be farming, gardening or marine life, we have a blog for you! All our blogs are written by people with a passion for nature.
Bird Song Basics
Spring is the time the country comes alive with birdsong, but why do birds call and how? Find out more from Dr Cath Price.
Exit Pursued by a Bee (with apologies to Shakespeare)
Inspired by Shakespeare’s famous stage direction, Exit Pursued by a Bear, this charming piece recounts a Dr Cath Price's journey into supporting pollinators through a simple yet effective…