Join Shropshire Wildlife Trust to survey and map habitats across the county as part of the Nature Recovery Network. No specialist experience required – training in habitat ID and mapping is provided. 🔗: https://ow.ly/t1Fg50YmVeP 📸 Mark Hamblin/2020VISION

Shropshire’s nature and wildlife are at the heart of what makes this county special. A perfect way to mark #ShropshireDay — welcoming Iolo Williams to Theatre Severn to speak about the power of seeing nature. #Nature #Wildlife #Shropshire #WildPlaces

Our golden #heritage #SeedRelay parcel has arrived at The Cut @shropshirewildlife.bsky.social! Our #Shropshire Master Composter Rachel handed over our 'golden' carrots to Lizzie Stewart, centre manager - to mark the 50th anniversary of our #HeritageSeedLibrary. Next stop: Wales!

Many care about nature but recent Nuclear Regulatory Review proposals threaten UK wildlife and habitats. Add your name now ✍️ 🔗 https://ow.ly/NKkg50YhFlk #ProtectUKWildlife #UKEnvironment #NatureAdvocacy

Fancy helping monitor ponds for Great Crested Newt in Shropshire? 💧 Join as a volunteer April–June, full training & free transport! 🌿 #Shropshire #Volunteering #NatureRecovery

A gift in your will could help us care for 2,498 acres of Shropshire’s countryside across 40+ nature reserves — keeping nature thriving for future generations. Write or update your will for free with Octopus Legacy today. Start here 👉 https://ow.ly/CWwX50Yi9MC #WilderShropshire #LeaveALegacy

Bees, bird watching, Wild Telford activities, conservation careers with Iolo Williams, and Depave Oswestry drop-ins – plenty of ways to get involved with nature over the next few weeks. Find all the details: www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/events #Shropshire #NatureEvents #WildlifeTrust

Happy Lunar New Year 🧧 Year of the Horse 🐎✨ 📸 Konik ponies — one of the largest ‘pony’ breeds (often horse-sized!). ‘Konik’ literally means small horse. Bred to live in the wild, they help us restore habitats through conservation grazing. #LunarNewYear #YearOfTheHorse #Konik #NatureRecovery

The Nuclear Regulatory Review could weaken long-standing environmental protections — at a time when nature is already in crisis. There is still time to act. Watch and stand with nature. 🔗 https://youtube.com/shorts/NML8fVWyyYo?feature=share

Love is in the air and wild in Shropshire 💘 Celebrate #ValentinesDay with our busy #bees, #beavers, and more! 🦫 Whatever your plans tomorrow, let’s show some love to the wild neighbours we share #Shropshire with 💪 Tag someone who’d rather spend Valentine’s with #wildlife than in a restaurant 👀

#ThrowbackThursday 🦫 Here's Bertie's first photo at the Old River Bed, taken on release day a year ago. A quiet step forward, leading to a lodge, reshaped water, and a new beaver kit!

🦫 Our Beaver Pack is now live! From physiology to the wider impact beavers are having on wetlands and water in Shropshire — the Beaver Pack brings it all together. Explore, follow their journey and support nature-led solutions 👉 https://ow.ly/lSvo50Y9W8q #Beavers #NatureRecovery #Shropshire

In just a year, Beryl and Bertie have reshaped the Old River Bed, sparking pride and curiosity in Shrewsbury. Locals are reconnecting with nature, witnessing a piece of Shropshire history. Thank you all for your support on this journey! 🌿 #Shropshire #WildlifeConservation #Beavers #LocalWildlife

From their first night in the Old River Bed to building a lodge 🪵 and chomping that first tree 🌳...a beaver kit, the first in Shropshire in 400 years! Which moment was your favorite? 👇 https://ow.ly/FxkK50Y9TkL #Beavers #NatureRecovery #Shropshire #WildlifePhotography #NatureMoments #Wildlife

🦫 One year on… Thanks to everyone who supported Beryl and Bertie! Together, we've sparked curiosity and shown how nature can thrive. 🌱 #NatureRecovery #Community #BeaverReintroduction

11,791 people — and counting — have taken action ✊ The Nuclear Regulatory Review risks weakening key protections for #wildlife and special places. Now is not the time to roll back safeguards. 👉 Join thousands emailing the Secretary of State and their MP: https://ow.ly/2bc550Y9eVW

From concrete to climate resilience 🌧️🌱 The Depave Oswestry project is helping turn hard, paved spaces into greener places that soak up #rainwater, support #wildlife and reduce flood risk — all shaped by local community ideas. Read more 👇 https://ow.ly/o6Ft50Y8fH9#rainwater#wildlife#Depave #UrbanNature #Oswestry

#Wetlands are ecological heroes — filtering #water, storing #carbon, protecting against #floods and supporting rich life. Today we celebrate these vital habitats and recommit to conserving and restoring them across #Shropshire and beyond. 💚 Explore why wetlands matter: https://ow.ly/4JJL50Y7B5L

📖 New blog from Tom Freeland: a look back at a year of restoration at Betchcott Hill — from early challenges and learning to the work on the ground for wildlife and habitat recovery. Read the full reflection: https://ow.ly/isW050Y4OyU #BetchcottHill #NatureRecovery #WildlifeRecovery

🎥 One year on at Betchcott Hill In a new video, Abbi — our Senior Reserves Officer — shares a deeper look at 12 months of #restoration work, from fencing and grazing to tree planting and #volunteers. A great snapshot of #nature recovery in action 🌿 🔗 youtu.be/ZcX7hZqn7fE

New video coming tomorrow 🎥 A deeper dive into one year of restoration at Betchcott Hill — from grazing and fencing to tree planting and volunteers. Watch this space 🌿 #NatureRecovery #EnvironmentalProtection #Biodiversity #Conservation #ClimateAndNature

One year on at Betchcott Hill 🌱 The reserve is now stock-proof, conservation grazing has supported grassland, 600 native trees have been replanted and #volunteers have been out in force. Thanks to everyone helping restore this special place for #wildlife and people. #NatureRestoration

Our Perry & Peatlands Project is showing how working with #nature — from wetland creation to peatland restoration and farmer-led design — can help manage water flows and build #climate resilience in the Severn Valley. Read the full story 👇 https://ow.ly/LLLS50Y36Fs#nature#climate#FloodResilience #Peatlands

📢 New Government Report: Global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse are now strategic risks to UK national security — affecting food, water supply and stability. Read the report: https://ow.ly/FG8t50Y0Iw9 #NatureSecurity #ShropshireWildlife #Biodiversity #BiodiversityLoss #ClimateActionUK

#Winterwatch is back ❄️ If last night’s episode reminded you why #wildlife matters, here’s something to add to your calendar… 🦉 Iolo Williams is coming to Theatre Severn this February, sharing stories from his career in #conservation and broadcasting. 🎟️ https://ow.ly/z03a50Y0vJO

We’ve spotted the first snowdrops at our HQ this January ❄️ Among the earliest flowers of the year, they’re a vital early food source for bees and a hopeful sign that nature is already on the move 🌱 #Snowdrops #WinterFlowers #NaturePhotography #GardenLife

It’s #DitchYourResolutionDay, so we’re swapping big promises for wildlife wisdom. 🌼 Appreciate the flowers 🦡 Defend what matters 🐌 Slow right down 🤝 Support your community 📣 Make noise for nature Which one are you choosing? #MakeNoiseForNature #DefendWildlife #NatureInspiration

Get closer to nature 🌱 From wildlife walks and reserve visits to family activities, talks and conservation volunteering, our events bring people and nature together across Shropshire. What will you join? 🔗 https://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/events #ShropshireWildlifeTrust #WildlifeEvents

It’s icy out there in Shropshire ❄️ This bird carefully crossing frozen water is a striking reminder of how winter weather affects wildlife. Frozen ponds and ground make survival harder – small acts like providing food and fresh water can really help 🐦

UK nature is already in serious decline – and now the #FingletonReview proposes weakening vital protections for #wildlife and #habitats. These ideas aren’t law yet. There’s still time to stop them. ✍️ Take action: sign the letter to Ed Miliband and email your MP. 🔗 https://ow.ly/nObk50XVY3H

A closer look at the starling ✨ Despite their spectacular murmurations, starlings are now Red Listed in the UK — a reminder of how important it is to care for the habitats they depend on 🌾 #Starling #BirdWatching #WildlifeUK #BritishBirds #NaturePhotography

It’s peak murmuration season ✨ Each winter, native and migrant starlings gather at sites like Charlie Sinker Fields (a birdwatching hotspot on the edge of Whixall Moss) creating breathtaking dusk displays as they prepare to roost. #MurmurationSeason #Starlings #WhixallMoss #BirdwatchingUK

A few weeks ago, our recruiter Libby was out in Wem, meeting local people and talking about #wildlife, #nature recovery and the power of our members 🌿 Thanks to everyone who stopped to chat and support nature in #Shropshire 💚 #ShropshireWildlife #WildlifeTrust #NatureRecovery #CommunityNature

Winter may bring dark days, but nature’s colours are still shining ✨ From evergreen trees and bright garden birds to iridescent ducks and vividly coloured fungi, there’s so much to spot if we take a closer look. ❄️ What winter colours have you noticed lately? #NatureInWinter #WildlifeWatch

#12DaysWild may be over, but Shropshire’s wild places need you all year long 🌿 Plant for pollinators, cut waste, join a volunteer day, visit one of our reserves or become a member (check out our January offer 😉) . #ShropshireWildlife #ProtectNature #WildlifeSupport 📸 Katrina Martin / 2020VISION

Stop and listen — Shropshire’s got its own winter playlist 🎶   From robins singing at dawn across our towns and villages to blackbirds fluting through woodland edges, every song is a clue to who’s nearby.   #12DaysWild #NatureLoversUK #BritishBirds #BirdCalls #WildlifeWatching #ShropshireWildlife

Who’s been walking in a Shropshire winter wonderland? 👣❄️ Look for footprints along river edges, muddy paths and frost-kissed footpaths. Deer, badgers, otters — you never know who explored a reserve before you! #12DaysWild #NatureTracks #WildlifeSpotting #ShropshireWildlife #WildlifeReserves

Not all partridges sit in pear trees — especially in Shropshire! 🍐🪶 Grey partridges are a farmland favourite across our county, often seen in stubble fields and hedgerow edges. They’re famous for their huge clutches — up to 20 eggs! #12DaysWild #ShropshireWildlife #BritishBirds #BirdWatchingUK

#Shropshire is landlocked — but we still love to celebrate the wildlife found across the UK! On the 9th day of #12DaysWild we’re feeling seal-abratory 🦭✨ Ever spotted grey seals on a #winter trip to the coast? Their snowy white pups look like festive fluffballs! #WildlifePhotography #Wildlife

#HappyNewYear from Shropshire Wildlife Trust! 🎉🌿 #2025 marked major progress for nature’s recovery: welcoming #beavers back to Shrewsbury and the declaration of the Stiperstones Landscape National #Nature Reserve. Here’s to another year of restoring Shropshire’s wild places, together!

Bring a bit of Shropshire’s nature indoors this winter 🍊🌲 Make dried orange garlands, pinecone pixies from woodland walks, or twig stars. Share your wild creations with us — we love seeing Shropshire-inspired crafts! #12DaysWild #ShropshireCrafts #NatureInspired #Nature

Start your new year with Shropshire #nature in mind 🌱 🚲 Try a car-free day exploring local trails or reserves 💧 Save water at home to protect local rivers like the #Severn and the #Teme 🥦 Add a veggie day — better for wildlife and the planet Small changes make a big difference 💚

#12DaysWild, we’re going nuts for red squirrels! 🌰🐿️ While #Shropshire isn’t a stronghold for #RedSquirrels, #conservation work across the region helps protect the habitats they rely on — your support strengthens that work. Learn more about these fiery #woodland icons 👇 https://ow.ly/tP7T50XGMBk

Let’s spruce up those Shropshire tree-spotting skills! 🎄🌿 Each tree tells a story. Explore our tree ID guide and discover the trees that shape Shropshire’s landscape. #12DaysWild #WildlifeUK #ExploreShropshire #TreeGuide #BritishTrees #WildShropshire #ScotsPine #TreeSpotting #ShropshireTrees

#12DaysWild: Brambling time! ❄️🧡 These colourful winter visitors often join chaffinch flocks across Shropshire. Look for their rusty-orange chest, white rump in flight, and listen for that nasal “che-eep” call. Seen one? Tell us! 👇✨ #WinterBirds #ShropshireWildlife #BirdWatching #BritishBirds

Shropshire skies are some of the darkest in the region — perfect for winter #stargazing 🌙✨ Wrap up warm, step outside, and look up. From the Long Mynd to the Stiperstones ridge, the night sky puts on its own magical show. Share your Shropshire star shots below 👇 #12DaysWild #NightSkyPhotography

Wishing you a peaceful winter’s day from all of us at Shropshire Wildlife Trust ❄️🌿 Whether you’re celebrating, resting, or simply enjoying some quiet time, thank you for supporting #nature across #Shropshire this year. And what better way to begin #12DaysWild than with a #winter wildlife wander?

Day 24 – #ChristmasEve Magic 🍄✨ Whether you celebrate Christmas or simply enjoy the quiet of #midwinter, the Fly agaric brings a touch of fairy-tale wonder to Shropshire’s woodlands. 📸 Jon Hawkins – Surrey Hills Photography #MushroomPhotography #WoodlandMagic #BritishNature #ShropshireWoodlands

🦇 Day 23 Advent: Brown long-eared bat! Huge ears (almost body-length!), whisper-quiet echolocation, and a slow, fluttery flight. Feeds along hedgerows, gardens and woodland edges. A magical night hunter. 🌙✨ #BatWatching #BritishBats #BatConservation #WildlifeUK #NatureAdvent

Day 22 is a wildlife mystery! 🦉✨ We’ve recorded this gorgeous owl on camera — but which species do you think it is? Barn owl? Tawny? Little owl? #WildlifePhotography #OwlSpecies #NaturePhotography #BirdWatching