Wildlife & walks

Edward Andrews finds that ‘beetle mania’ is alive and well… In November 2018, it was revealed that archaeologists working in Egypt had discovered a collection

In this issue, Ed Andrews takes to the waters of the mighty Severn to experience nature from a different angle. Ironbridge Coracle Regatta takes place

Our wildlife expert Edward Andrews MSc shares some fascinating facts about one of our best-loved birds of prey.   A large ash tree with a spreading

At this time of year there’s a beautiful palette of colours waiting to be discovered across the breathtaking Shropshire countryside. From bracing hikes over windswept moorland

Walking in Shropshire is rewarding for all ages and abilities, with its stunning geography, geology, and wildlife. We’ve compiled our list of local walks and

Ed Andrews ventures underground to explore a real ‘batcave’ At the bottom of a steep bramble-covered bank, tucked in the corner of a long-forgotten field

We’re looking forward to the brighter months ahead following the spring equinox on 20 March – this will mean the welcome return of blossoming trees,

The grey clouds are heavy with rain. When the gods of winter weep, their icy tears sting the skin and soak the ground. Fields are

A New Year is a great opportunity to get motivated – so with that in mind, why not join a walking club? And this is

There may be a slight chill in the air but that’s no reason not to get outside – tempting though it is to take a

Ed Andrews gets up close and personal with one of our most fascinating creatures – the spider. Spider silk is the strongest natural fibre ever

Ed Andrews takes us on a quest deep into the hills to monitor the plight of Shropshire’s ground-nesting birds. Of all the Shropshire landscapes, the

Ed Andrews introduces us to a local organisation whose aim is to conserve the counties churchyards – at the same time encouraging wildlife to thrive

Ed Andrews shares with us a bit of forgotten history and an exciting new project – Unlocking the Severn – which will bring this history

Ed Andrews says a final farewell to a treasured tree and ponders on the same fates being met by ash trees all over the UK.

With their unique call and flitting movement, swifts are heralds of warmer weather who head off on an epic journey over the winter. Ed Andrews

Our wildlife expert Ed Andrews is on the spot as a grisly scene unfolds… I have been witness to a murder most horrid. It happened

Our wildlife expert Ed Andrews finds out how conserving ancient floodplains can lead to richer habitats for animals and wildflowers. As you read this, the