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Mild, wet weather means fungal fruiting bodies are popping up everywhere! Here's a few we found in Walsall. We think these are Hare'sfoot Inkcap, Alder Bracket and Spectacular Rustgill fungi.
October 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Mild, wet weather means fungal fruiting bodies are popping up everywhere! Here's a few we found in Walsall. We think these are Hare'sfoot Inkcap, Alder Bracket and Spectacular Rustgill fungi.
The leaves are brown and the sky is grey, but there’s still plenty of wildlife to discover! Here are a few autumn sightings from our area, shared on iNaturalist this week:
1. Collared Earthstar (alexexploring on iNaturalist)
2. Knot Grass Moth (delrington)
3. Orange Peel Fungus (avoidasher)
1. Collared Earthstar (alexexploring on iNaturalist)
2. Knot Grass Moth (delrington)
3. Orange Peel Fungus (avoidasher)
October 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The leaves are brown and the sky is grey, but there’s still plenty of wildlife to discover! Here are a few autumn sightings from our area, shared on iNaturalist this week:
1. Collared Earthstar (alexexploring on iNaturalist)
2. Knot Grass Moth (delrington)
3. Orange Peel Fungus (avoidasher)
1. Collared Earthstar (alexexploring on iNaturalist)
2. Knot Grass Moth (delrington)
3. Orange Peel Fungus (avoidasher)
Here's the latest West Midlands Wildlife Recording League Leaderboard!
Places are ranked by number of species observed in each area in 2025 on iNaturalist.
To take part, simply upload photos of wildlife you see using the free iNaturalist app/website!
Places are ranked by number of species observed in each area in 2025 on iNaturalist.
To take part, simply upload photos of wildlife you see using the free iNaturalist app/website!
October 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Here's the latest West Midlands Wildlife Recording League Leaderboard!
Places are ranked by number of species observed in each area in 2025 on iNaturalist.
To take part, simply upload photos of wildlife you see using the free iNaturalist app/website!
Places are ranked by number of species observed in each area in 2025 on iNaturalist.
To take part, simply upload photos of wildlife you see using the free iNaturalist app/website!
September 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Last Saturday we went hunting for Tigers at Shire Oak Park in Walsall and we found this wonderful Green Tiger Beetle, which is a heathland specialist.
The survey was being carried out by B&BC Invertebrate Group as part of the Wild Walsall Project, made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
The survey was being carried out by B&BC Invertebrate Group as part of the Wild Walsall Project, made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
September 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Last Saturday we went hunting for Tigers at Shire Oak Park in Walsall and we found this wonderful Green Tiger Beetle, which is a heathland specialist.
The survey was being carried out by B&BC Invertebrate Group as part of the Wild Walsall Project, made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
The survey was being carried out by B&BC Invertebrate Group as part of the Wild Walsall Project, made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Next week we have, not one, but TWO upcoming wildlife events:
WEDS: Wildlife Walk & iNaturalist training session at Pelsall Common 🦋🌼🐦⬛📱
SAT: Invertebrate survey at Shire Oak Park 🐝🦗
Details here: mailchi.mp/9784bbbf5bdd...
WEDS: Wildlife Walk & iNaturalist training session at Pelsall Common 🦋🌼🐦⬛📱
SAT: Invertebrate survey at Shire Oak Park 🐝🦗
Details here: mailchi.mp/9784bbbf5bdd...
B&BC Invertebrate Group - Shire Oak Park Survey and Training Event
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August 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Next week we have, not one, but TWO upcoming wildlife events:
WEDS: Wildlife Walk & iNaturalist training session at Pelsall Common 🦋🌼🐦⬛📱
SAT: Invertebrate survey at Shire Oak Park 🐝🦗
Details here: mailchi.mp/9784bbbf5bdd...
WEDS: Wildlife Walk & iNaturalist training session at Pelsall Common 🦋🌼🐦⬛📱
SAT: Invertebrate survey at Shire Oak Park 🐝🦗
Details here: mailchi.mp/9784bbbf5bdd...
Exciting News!
We have now expanded our iNaturalist Wildlife Recording League to include some other towns and cities in the West Midlands region!
Which place will record the most wild species by the end of 2025? It's currently very tight at the top!
We have now expanded our iNaturalist Wildlife Recording League to include some other towns and cities in the West Midlands region!
Which place will record the most wild species by the end of 2025? It's currently very tight at the top!
July 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Exciting News!
We have now expanded our iNaturalist Wildlife Recording League to include some other towns and cities in the West Midlands region!
Which place will record the most wild species by the end of 2025? It's currently very tight at the top!
We have now expanded our iNaturalist Wildlife Recording League to include some other towns and cities in the West Midlands region!
Which place will record the most wild species by the end of 2025? It's currently very tight at the top!
Happy Black Country Day! Have you spotted this 'Black-Country' coloured moth this year? If so please let us know!
July 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Happy Black Country Day! Have you spotted this 'Black-Country' coloured moth this year? If so please let us know!
#InsectWeek
There are almost 300 species of hoverfly in the UK. They are important pollinators and consumers of aphids, and although some of them might look like wasps, they are actually harmless!
Many species are quite easy to identify - here's a selection below:
There are almost 300 species of hoverfly in the UK. They are important pollinators and consumers of aphids, and although some of them might look like wasps, they are actually harmless!
Many species are quite easy to identify - here's a selection below:
June 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#InsectWeek
There are almost 300 species of hoverfly in the UK. They are important pollinators and consumers of aphids, and although some of them might look like wasps, they are actually harmless!
Many species are quite easy to identify - here's a selection below:
There are almost 300 species of hoverfly in the UK. They are important pollinators and consumers of aphids, and although some of them might look like wasps, they are actually harmless!
Many species are quite easy to identify - here's a selection below:
It's Insect Week!
To celebrate we thought we'd share with you some of the interesting wetland beetles that we recorded on our field Visit to Ryder's Mere in Pelsall last Saturday. Thanks to Mark Webster for the brilliant photos!
To celebrate we thought we'd share with you some of the interesting wetland beetles that we recorded on our field Visit to Ryder's Mere in Pelsall last Saturday. Thanks to Mark Webster for the brilliant photos!
June 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It's Insect Week!
To celebrate we thought we'd share with you some of the interesting wetland beetles that we recorded on our field Visit to Ryder's Mere in Pelsall last Saturday. Thanks to Mark Webster for the brilliant photos!
To celebrate we thought we'd share with you some of the interesting wetland beetles that we recorded on our field Visit to Ryder's Mere in Pelsall last Saturday. Thanks to Mark Webster for the brilliant photos!
We had a great time exploring Goscote Valley on Wednesday! We were there carrying out a B&BC Invertebrate Group survey and highlights included tons of ladybirds and yellow and black longhorn beetles, as well as lots of day-flying moths.
June 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
We had a great time exploring Goscote Valley on Wednesday! We were there carrying out a B&BC Invertebrate Group survey and highlights included tons of ladybirds and yellow and black longhorn beetles, as well as lots of day-flying moths.
Help us track Bell Heather and Cross-leaved Heath in Walsall!
They may be present in heathy sites such as: Pelsall North Common, Rough Wood Chase LNR, Clayhanger Common and Shire Oak Park.
Existing records of our Wild Walsall focal species are shown on this map:
uk.inaturalist.org/observations...
They may be present in heathy sites such as: Pelsall North Common, Rough Wood Chase LNR, Clayhanger Common and Shire Oak Park.
Existing records of our Wild Walsall focal species are shown on this map:
uk.inaturalist.org/observations...
June 18, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Help us track Bell Heather and Cross-leaved Heath in Walsall!
They may be present in heathy sites such as: Pelsall North Common, Rough Wood Chase LNR, Clayhanger Common and Shire Oak Park.
Existing records of our Wild Walsall focal species are shown on this map:
uk.inaturalist.org/observations...
They may be present in heathy sites such as: Pelsall North Common, Rough Wood Chase LNR, Clayhanger Common and Shire Oak Park.
Existing records of our Wild Walsall focal species are shown on this map:
uk.inaturalist.org/observations...
Two more species we’ve highlighted as part of the Wild Walsall project: Bell Heather & Cross-leaved Heath! 💜
These heathland plants are key components of heathland, but are becoming increasingly rare locally. Tracking their distribution helps us target habitat work where it matters most.
These heathland plants are key components of heathland, but are becoming increasingly rare locally. Tracking their distribution helps us target habitat work where it matters most.
June 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Two more species we’ve highlighted as part of the Wild Walsall project: Bell Heather & Cross-leaved Heath! 💜
These heathland plants are key components of heathland, but are becoming increasingly rare locally. Tracking their distribution helps us target habitat work where it matters most.
These heathland plants are key components of heathland, but are becoming increasingly rare locally. Tracking their distribution helps us target habitat work where it matters most.
This time of year is perfect for orchid spotting! In B&BC, there are records of 15 different species and one hybrid. See if you can spot some of those species using our quick ID guide.
Here at Centre of the Earth, both the Common Spotted Orchid and the Bee Orchid are currently in bloom!
Here at Centre of the Earth, both the Common Spotted Orchid and the Bee Orchid are currently in bloom!
June 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This time of year is perfect for orchid spotting! In B&BC, there are records of 15 different species and one hybrid. See if you can spot some of those species using our quick ID guide.
Here at Centre of the Earth, both the Common Spotted Orchid and the Bee Orchid are currently in bloom!
Here at Centre of the Earth, both the Common Spotted Orchid and the Bee Orchid are currently in bloom!
Help us track the Green Tiger Beetle in Walsall!
Sites in Walsall where we think Green Tiger Beetle may be present include: Shire Oak Park, Beechdale Park and Pelsall North Common.
Report your sightings either via the iNaturalist app/website or by emailing us at enquiries@ecorecord.org.uk
Sites in Walsall where we think Green Tiger Beetle may be present include: Shire Oak Park, Beechdale Park and Pelsall North Common.
Report your sightings either via the iNaturalist app/website or by emailing us at enquiries@ecorecord.org.uk
June 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Help us track the Green Tiger Beetle in Walsall!
Sites in Walsall where we think Green Tiger Beetle may be present include: Shire Oak Park, Beechdale Park and Pelsall North Common.
Report your sightings either via the iNaturalist app/website or by emailing us at enquiries@ecorecord.org.uk
Sites in Walsall where we think Green Tiger Beetle may be present include: Shire Oak Park, Beechdale Park and Pelsall North Common.
Report your sightings either via the iNaturalist app/website or by emailing us at enquiries@ecorecord.org.uk
Another flagship species we’re focusing on as part of the Wild Walsall project is the 💚 Green Tiger Beetle 💚.
We are asking your help in tracking the distribution of this species, which serves as an indicator of good quality heathland – one of our rarer and more important habitats.
We are asking your help in tracking the distribution of this species, which serves as an indicator of good quality heathland – one of our rarer and more important habitats.
June 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Another flagship species we’re focusing on as part of the Wild Walsall project is the 💚 Green Tiger Beetle 💚.
We are asking your help in tracking the distribution of this species, which serves as an indicator of good quality heathland – one of our rarer and more important habitats.
We are asking your help in tracking the distribution of this species, which serves as an indicator of good quality heathland – one of our rarer and more important habitats.
Help us track the Willow Tit in Walsall!
Sites in Walsall where we think Willow Tit may be present include: Rough Wood Chase LNR, Goscote Valley, Leylands Farm in Pelsall, Walsall Country Park and Park Lime Pits.
Sites in Walsall where we think Willow Tit may be present include: Rough Wood Chase LNR, Goscote Valley, Leylands Farm in Pelsall, Walsall Country Park and Park Lime Pits.
June 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Help us track the Willow Tit in Walsall!
Sites in Walsall where we think Willow Tit may be present include: Rough Wood Chase LNR, Goscote Valley, Leylands Farm in Pelsall, Walsall Country Park and Park Lime Pits.
Sites in Walsall where we think Willow Tit may be present include: Rough Wood Chase LNR, Goscote Valley, Leylands Farm in Pelsall, Walsall Country Park and Park Lime Pits.
This summer, as part of the Wild Walsall project, we are asking for people to help us to learn more about the distribution of the Willow Tit in Walsall.
The species has faced large declines in recent years. Knowing where the Willow Tit is will help us to focus our habitat work to best benefit it!
The species has faced large declines in recent years. Knowing where the Willow Tit is will help us to focus our habitat work to best benefit it!
June 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This summer, as part of the Wild Walsall project, we are asking for people to help us to learn more about the distribution of the Willow Tit in Walsall.
The species has faced large declines in recent years. Knowing where the Willow Tit is will help us to focus our habitat work to best benefit it!
The species has faced large declines in recent years. Knowing where the Willow Tit is will help us to focus our habitat work to best benefit it!
Help us track the Green Hairstreak!
Report your sightings either via the free iNaturalist app/website or by emailing us at enquiries@ecorecord.org.uk
Existing records of Green Hairstreak as well as our other Wild Walsall focus species are shown on this map: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/wil...
Report your sightings either via the free iNaturalist app/website or by emailing us at enquiries@ecorecord.org.uk
Existing records of Green Hairstreak as well as our other Wild Walsall focus species are shown on this map: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/wil...
June 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Help us track the Green Hairstreak!
Report your sightings either via the free iNaturalist app/website or by emailing us at enquiries@ecorecord.org.uk
Existing records of Green Hairstreak as well as our other Wild Walsall focus species are shown on this map: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/wil...
Report your sightings either via the free iNaturalist app/website or by emailing us at enquiries@ecorecord.org.uk
Existing records of Green Hairstreak as well as our other Wild Walsall focus species are shown on this map: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/wil...
Help us track the distribution of the Green Hairstreak butterfly in Walsall!
Suggested sites in Walsall where we think Green Hairstreak may be present include:
Rough Wood Chase LNR (particularly The Piggeries & Oily Goughs)
Goscote Valley
Ryder's Mere
Pelsall North Common
Shire Oak Park
Suggested sites in Walsall where we think Green Hairstreak may be present include:
Rough Wood Chase LNR (particularly The Piggeries & Oily Goughs)
Goscote Valley
Ryder's Mere
Pelsall North Common
Shire Oak Park
June 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Help us track the distribution of the Green Hairstreak butterfly in Walsall!
Suggested sites in Walsall where we think Green Hairstreak may be present include:
Rough Wood Chase LNR (particularly The Piggeries & Oily Goughs)
Goscote Valley
Ryder's Mere
Pelsall North Common
Shire Oak Park
Suggested sites in Walsall where we think Green Hairstreak may be present include:
Rough Wood Chase LNR (particularly The Piggeries & Oily Goughs)
Goscote Valley
Ryder's Mere
Pelsall North Common
Shire Oak Park
This summer, as part of the Wild Walsall project, we are asking for people to help us to learn more about the distribution of 💚Green Hairstreak💚 in the area.
This butterfly, which is associated with good quality grassland habitats, is one of our Local Biodiversity Action Plan species!
This butterfly, which is associated with good quality grassland habitats, is one of our Local Biodiversity Action Plan species!
June 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This summer, as part of the Wild Walsall project, we are asking for people to help us to learn more about the distribution of 💚Green Hairstreak💚 in the area.
This butterfly, which is associated with good quality grassland habitats, is one of our Local Biodiversity Action Plan species!
This butterfly, which is associated with good quality grassland habitats, is one of our Local Biodiversity Action Plan species!
Looking for a nature escape this bank holiday? Head to Smestow Valley LNR for a wildlife walk along the canal and old railway line.
Help us record local wildlife by snapping photos of what you see, and upload them to iNaturalist!
See what’s been spotted in 2025: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/exp...
Help us record local wildlife by snapping photos of what you see, and upload them to iNaturalist!
See what’s been spotted in 2025: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/exp...
Explore Smestow Valley LNR
The project to Explore, Enhance, Protect and Promote Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are exploring ...
uk.inaturalist.org
May 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Looking for a nature escape this bank holiday? Head to Smestow Valley LNR for a wildlife walk along the canal and old railway line.
Help us record local wildlife by snapping photos of what you see, and upload them to iNaturalist!
See what’s been spotted in 2025: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/exp...
Help us record local wildlife by snapping photos of what you see, and upload them to iNaturalist!
See what’s been spotted in 2025: uk.inaturalist.org/projects/exp...
Once again, a huge thanks to everyone who took part in the 2025 Birmingham & Black Country #CityNatureChallenge!
Here are this year's top contributors for number of observations and species recorded - including those emailed to us and added to iNaturalist via the EcoRecord account.
Here are this year's top contributors for number of observations and species recorded - including those emailed to us and added to iNaturalist via the EcoRecord account.
May 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Once again, a huge thanks to everyone who took part in the 2025 Birmingham & Black Country #CityNatureChallenge!
Here are this year's top contributors for number of observations and species recorded - including those emailed to us and added to iNaturalist via the EcoRecord account.
Here are this year's top contributors for number of observations and species recorded - including those emailed to us and added to iNaturalist via the EcoRecord account.
The results are in for the 2025 Birmingham & the Black Country City Nature Challenge!
Check out the top 10 plant, bird, insect, and arachnid species recorded across our region. 🌿🕷️🦉🦋
Check out the top 10 plant, bird, insect, and arachnid species recorded across our region. 🌿🕷️🦉🦋
May 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The results are in for the 2025 Birmingham & the Black Country City Nature Challenge!
Check out the top 10 plant, bird, insect, and arachnid species recorded across our region. 🌿🕷️🦉🦋
Check out the top 10 plant, bird, insect, and arachnid species recorded across our region. 🌿🕷️🦉🦋
🎉 The 2025 City Nature Challenge is officially over!
A massive thank you to everyone who took part and to all those who helped run and organise events.
This year, we broke our record for the total number of different species recorded in Birmingham and the Black Country — incredible work! 🌿🦋🦊
A massive thank you to everyone who took part and to all those who helped run and organise events.
This year, we broke our record for the total number of different species recorded in Birmingham and the Black Country — incredible work! 🌿🦋🦊
May 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🎉 The 2025 City Nature Challenge is officially over!
A massive thank you to everyone who took part and to all those who helped run and organise events.
This year, we broke our record for the total number of different species recorded in Birmingham and the Black Country — incredible work! 🌿🦋🦊
A massive thank you to everyone who took part and to all those who helped run and organise events.
This year, we broke our record for the total number of different species recorded in Birmingham and the Black Country — incredible work! 🌿🦋🦊