House mouse
The tiny, grey-brown house mouse is one of our most successful mammals. It thrives around buildings but is less likely to be found in our houses these days due to better construction.
The tiny, grey-brown house mouse is one of our most successful mammals. It thrives around buildings but is less likely to be found in our houses these days due to better construction.
As its name suggests, the house martin can be spotted nesting in the eaves of houses in our towns and villages. Its intricate mud nests take days to build and are often returned to and used in…
The house sparrow is a familiar, streaky brown bird of towns, parks and gardens. Males sport a grey cap and black bib, the size of which indicates their status.
The giant house spider is one of our fastest invertebrates, running up to half a metre per second. This large, brown spider spins sheet-like cobwebs and pops up in the dark corners of houses,…
A woodland reserve dominated by various species.
Birches Farm boasts a stunning array of wild flowers across a patchwork of fields. The meadows and pastures are bordered by thick hedgerows and there are two ponds. The reserve is a nationally…
Moths galore at Birches Farm Nature Reserve
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust took ownership of this grassland reserve in 2019 and are restoring it as a mixture of meadow, hedgerow and scrub habitat.
Local landowner, Tom Jay, was inspired to look at how he could help reduce the risk of flooding in his local community after the floods of February 2020.