Nature

Volunteers are being invited to join Lickey Hills Society’s practical activities, including an autumn litter pick and regular heathland clearance sessions this winter.

Volunteers wanted for litter pick at Lickey Hills Country Park

Rangers will lead a two-hour bat walk around the Lickey Hills

Rangers will lead a two-hour bat walk around the Lickey Hills

Explore the Lickey Hills after dark on free guided bat walk

Volunteers are invited to the final Lickey Hills Balsam Bash of the summer

Volunteers are invited to the final Lickey Hills Balsam Bash of the summer

Volunteers invited to final Lickey Hills Balsam Bash of the summer

Volunteers are invited to help tackle Himalayan balsam in Cofton Park

Volunteers are invited to help tackle Himalayan balsam in Cofton Park

Volunteers invited to tackle Himalayan balsam in Cofton Park

Volunteers are invited to join Lickey Hills' Himalayan balsam clear-up

Volunteers are invited to join Lickey Hills' Himalayan balsam clear-up

Volunteers urged to join Lickey Hills Himalayan balsam clear-up

The Lickey Hills Society is organising regular 'Balsam Bashes' throughout June, July and August

The Lickey Hills Society is organising regular 'Balsam Bashes' throughout June, July and August

Volunteers wanted to tackle problematic weed on Lickey Hills

The snake was spotted near Captain's Pool

The snake was spotted near Captain's Pool

'A lovely surprise' - Grass snake seen 'sunbathing' near Worcestershire fishing spot

Birmingham and London Sealife penguin colonies are to merge in a new welfare move

Birmingham and London Sealife penguin colonies are to merge in a new welfare move

Birmingham and London penguin colonies to merge in welfare move

Daughter Charlotte was shocked to discover a huge hedgehog hiding in the bedroom wardrobe

Daughter Charlotte was shocked to discover a huge hedgehog hiding in the bedroom wardrobe

Family shocked after finding ‘huge hedgehog’ hiding in bedroom wardrobe

Jennifer Rigby and Nicolette Morgan from Aunty Jen Productions at Coughton Court

Jennifer Rigby and Nicolette Morgan from Aunty Jen Productions at Coughton Court

Former National Trust country house to host live theatre for first time

The team at Spring Forward Landscaping, one of sponsors of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust garden design

The team at Spring Forward Landscaping, one of sponsors of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust garden design

Children create magical garden for RHS Malvern Spring Festival

Snakes visited Cofton Park Manor Care Home with AnimalTastic’s reptile session

Snakes visited Cofton Park Manor Care Home with AnimalTastic’s reptile session

Snakes spark smiles during visit to Cofton Hackett care home

Forest of Feckenham

Forest of Feckenham

Major boost to plan to expand Worcestershire woodland

7 spot ladybirds hibernating

7 spot ladybirds hibernating

Ladybirds are ‘swarming’ Worcestershire – here’s why

June Hollowell, 93, was thrilled to see a monkey up close for the first time

June Hollowell, 93, was thrilled to see a monkey up close for the first time

Playful monkeys visit care home for special surprise

The team at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is encouraging residents to help them understand whether great green bush-crickets are here to stay

The team at Worcestershire Wildlife Trust is encouraging residents to help them understand whether great green bush-crickets are here to stay

Worcestershire residents urged to help track rare giant bush-cricket

Keepers at West Midlands Safari Park have announced the birth of red panda cub twins – a milestone moment, for a species listed as endangered

Keepers at West Midlands Safari Park have announced the birth of red panda cub twins – a milestone moment, for a species listed as endangered

Rare red panda twins born at West Midlands Safari Park

Linda Eggins, National Plant Collection holder of Aucuba japonica and winner of Plant Heritage’s Brickell Award 2025 with Matthew Pottage at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Linda Eggins, National Plant Collection holder of Aucuba japonica and winner of Plant Heritage’s Brickell Award 2025 with Matthew Pottage at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival

Hagley gardener wins prestigious horticultural award at garden festival

The snake was crossing the road

The snake was crossing the road

'It's amazing': Snake spotted crossing the road near Worcestershire town

Rats the size of cats have been spotted on Brimingham streets by residents

Rats the size of cats have been spotted on Brimingham streets by residents

'Cat-sized' rats spotted on Birmingham streets amid bin strikes

Endangered 'red list' bird nesting in park

The reptiles are classed as an invasive species

The reptiles are classed as an invasive species

PHOTOS: Several terrapins spotted basking in sun at Worcestershire lake

There are plenty of butterflies to spot across Worcestershire and the Black Country

There are plenty of butterflies to spot across Worcestershire and the Black Country

Incredible butterflies to find in Worcestershire including one 'tricky to spot'

Bluebells at Clent Hills

Bluebells at Clent Hills

The best spots to see bluebells in Worcestershire

The ducks have set up home in a Worcestershire garden

The ducks have set up home in a Worcestershire garden

Resident 'shocked' after family of ducks set up home in her garden

The web-covered tree in Stoke Prior

The web-covered tree in Stoke Prior

Why is this tree covered in freaky webs?

Experts have warned residents about invasive bamboo species

Experts have warned residents about invasive bamboo species

Residents warned over invasive species that could overrun gardens

Hundreds of trees have been cut down along the A38

Hundreds of trees have been cut down along the A38

Residents 'disgusted' as 150-year-old tree set to be cut down for A38 works

Multiple trees have been removed along the A38

Multiple trees have been removed along the A38

Residents 'shocked' and 'upset' as multiple trees cut down along A38

Fencing has been put up at Clent Hills to stop hikers walking on the grassy areas

Fencing has been put up at Clent Hills to stop hikers walking on the grassy areas

Walkers angered at National Trust conservation work on Clent Hills

Whitby Abbey by Roy Edwards

Whitby Abbey by Roy Edwards

12 beautiful pictures by Shuttle and Advertiser camera club members

Picture by Anna Romanowska

Picture by Anna Romanowska

Great shots from our Camera club photographers

Bewdley by Violet Campbell

Bewdley by Violet Campbell

Fantastic images from our camera club photographers

More great shots from our camera club photographers

Canal near Tardebigge by Gerry Cartwright

Canal near Tardebigge by Gerry Cartwright

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The dermestes undulatus beetle, a rare 'skin-eating' beetle has been found on Flat Holm Island, off the coast of Cardiff

The dermestes undulatus beetle, a rare 'skin-eating' beetle has been found on Flat Holm Island, off the coast of Cardiff

Rare 'skin-eating' beetle spotted in the UK as experts say its a 'mystery'

The team of experts at pet food subscription service, tails.com, have put together a handy guide of seasonal flowers and plants that could be dangerous to your dog on your next walk.

The team of experts at pet food subscription service, tails.com, have put together a handy guide of seasonal flowers and plants that could be dangerous to your dog on your next walk.

7 plants and flowers that come out in the Autumn that are toxic to your dog

Beared Tit by Emily Taylor

Beared Tit by Emily Taylor

Amazing images from our camera club photographers

Picture by Clare Davies-Bryan

Picture by Clare Davies-Bryan

Check out the fantastic shots in this week's camera club selection

Gannets by Pete Greenwood

Gannets by Pete Greenwood

Spend some quality time with the family and our camera club photographers

Spider mating season is just around the corner, this is everything you need to know, and how to keep the spiders out of your home

Spider mating season is just around the corner, this is everything you need to know, and how to keep the spiders out of your home

£1.45 Asda hack to keep spiders out of your home this spider season

Astwood Bank by Kerry Herbert

Astwood Bank by Kerry Herbert

More fantastic images from our camera club photographers

Asian hornets could invade the UK following the current heatwave, garden experts have warned

Asian hornets could invade the UK following the current heatwave, garden experts have warned

Garden experts warn Brits about possible invasion of 'beer loving' deadly insect

Supermoons, meteor showers, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn and more will be visible in the night sky in September

Supermoons, meteor showers, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn and more will be visible in the night sky in September

Meteor showers, planets and supermoons - what to see in the sky in September

A man is adamant he spotted a big cat in Dartmoor during a walk with his family

A man is adamant he spotted a big cat in Dartmoor during a walk with his family

Walker adamant he spotted 'big cat' in UK countryside - and he has pictures

Dudley Zoo by Vadic Hoszko

Dudley Zoo by Vadic Hoszko

What are you looking at? - oh it's this weeks camera club selection

YUCK: The gull eats the dead rat in Copenhagen Street car park in Worcester

YUCK: The gull eats the dead rat in Copenhagen Street car park in Worcester

Yuck! Horror as gull gulps down rat in city centre car park

Ziggy the deer was rescued and taken in by Jeremy Goldsmith, who runs the Norman castle and museum Mountfitchet Castle.

Ziggy the deer was rescued and taken in by Jeremy Goldsmith, who runs the Norman castle and museum Mountfitchet Castle.

Watch the moment an orphaned baby deer becomes best friends with toddler

There have been 16 confirmed sightings of the Asian Hornets in the UK this year.

There have been 16 confirmed sightings of the Asian Hornets in the UK this year.

Watch the 'horrifying' moment an Asian Hornet devours a wasp on 'UK frontline'

Barmouth by Wayne Devaney

Barmouth by Wayne Devaney

Camera club photographers have an eye for the big picture

STUNNING: The dragonfly by the River Salwarpe near Droitwich

STUNNING: The dragonfly by the River Salwarpe near Droitwich

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

Stunning dragonfly takes breath away with dazzling dance

Lavender by Lisa Nash

Lavender by Lisa Nash

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The Perseid meteor shower has been streaking through the Earth's atmosphere since mid-July as the Earth slams into the debris left behind by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.

The Perseid meteor shower has been streaking through the Earth's atmosphere since mid-July as the Earth slams into the debris left behind by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.

Perseid meteor shower

Exact time the Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend - how to watch in the UK

Kestrel by Emma Byrne

Kestrel by Emma Byrne

Amazing images from nature feature in this week's camera club selection