Nature

Red-whiskered bulbul

Teenager clinches major photography prize with striking image of a bird

Jock, a gorilla who was based at Bristol Zoo Project, has become the 400th species to be store by Whitchurch's Nature's SAFE

Jock, a gorilla who was based at Bristol Zoo Project, has become the 400th species to be store by Whitchurch's Nature's SAFE

Whitchurch conservation charity reaches major milestone

Coral Kingdom by Whitchurch photographer Kathryn Goddard while on holiday in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Coral Kingdom by Whitchurch photographer Kathryn Goddard while on holiday in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

Underwater picture by Whitchurch photographer earns international recognition

The lock gates at Quoisley Lock, near Marbury, on the Llangollen Canal.

The lock gates at Quoisley Lock, near Marbury, on the Llangollen Canal.

Major restoration work completed on canals near Whitchurch

Bluebells at Combermere Abbey..

Bluebells at Combermere Abbey..

Bluebell walk at estate on Shropshire-Cheshire border

Cholmondeley Castle

Cholmondeley Castle

Why this Cheshire village has been named among UK’s best

Cryobiologists from a Whitchurch facility have stepped in to help preserve sea urchin sperm.

Cryobiologists from a Whitchurch facility have stepped in to help preserve sea urchin sperm.

Whitchurch biobank team steps in to save sea urchins

Around 1,000 fish were moved back to the Llangollen Canal on Wednesday (March 18) after they were washed into a field during the Whitchurch breach in December

Around 1,000 fish were moved back to the Llangollen Canal on Wednesday (March 18) after they were washed into a field during the Whitchurch breach in December

Canal and River Trust

Major fish rescue marks milestone in Whitchurch canal work

A puma spotted on the A525 heading towards Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham.

A puma spotted on the A525 heading towards Bangor-on-Dee, Wrexham.

Driver claims puma sighting on road after spotting ‘ginormous jet-black cat’

Incredible photos show a setting sun beaming through a stained glass window at a Neolithic burial barrow creating a mesmerising rainbow of light. Wildlife photographer Andrew Fusek Peters, 56, captured the colourful spectacle at the Soulton Long Barrow

Incredible photos show a setting sun beaming through a stained glass window at a Neolithic burial barrow creating a mesmerising rainbow of light. Wildlife photographer Andrew Fusek Peters, 56, captured the colourful spectacle at the Soulton Long Barrow

Stunning winter solstice creates amazing light show at Wem Neolithic tomb

You now have the chance to get up close and personal with the bees and spend the day with volunteers who will give you a thorough education.

You now have the chance to get up close and personal with the bees and spend the day with volunteers who will give you a thorough education.

I became a beekeeper for a day and learnt one painful and embarrassing truth

A rare angel shark, similiar to the one above, was captured on an underwater camera in Cardigan Bay.

A rare angel shark, similiar to the one above, was captured on an underwater camera in Cardigan Bay.

One of the world's rarest sharks captured on camera in UK 'dream sighting'

Pupils at Newtown Church of England Primary School sold the produce they grew during their after-school gardening club

Pupils at Newtown Church of England Primary School sold the produce they grew during their after-school gardening club

North Shropshire pupils sell their own produce with farm-to-table fundraiser

Duke from Tilstock CE Primary School with the fossil he found during forest school.

Duke from Tilstock CE Primary School with the fossil he found during forest school.

Rock star Duke finds Ice Age fossil at Whitchurch primary school

Curlew inside fenced compound - Fenn's NNR 2024

Curlew inside fenced compound - Fenn's NNR 2024

Hope for threatened bird's future after increase in nests at nature reserve

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at commercial premises near Malpas.

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at commercial premises near Malpas.

Another bird flu outbreak has been confirmed near Whitchurch

Conservationists at Chester Zoo prepare and mark 1300 individual snails as they prepare to reintroduce them to the wild

Conservationists at Chester Zoo prepare and mark 1300 individual snails as they prepare to reintroduce them to the wild

Endangered species released into the wild after being raised at Chester Zoo

The two otters were abandoned on the side of the road near Wem

The two otters were abandoned on the side of the road near Wem

Appeal after otters locked in box and abandoned near Wem

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

Comet A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) has been described as a

'Once-in-a-lifetime' comet to be visible in UK skies this month - see when

Alpacas at Mulberry Alpacas.

Alpacas at Mulberry Alpacas.

Chance to walk with alpacas as business granted special licence

The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are caused by charged particles from the sun hitting gases in the Earth's atmosphere.

Northern Lights

Northern Lights to be visible in UK skies this weekend - see when and where

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

The Perseid meteor shower should be visible across the UK from around sunset on the night of August 12 until the early hours of August 13

Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower peaks next week - how to see it

Sundara the elephant has passed away. Picture: Chester Zoo.

Sundara the elephant has passed away. Picture: Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo 'shocked and saddened' at death of elephant

A white stork was spotted flying over Cheshire

A white stork was spotted flying over Cheshire

Watch as bird that went extinct in the UK 600 years ago spotted flying over Cheshire

Driftwood in the river in Bangor on Dee

Driftwood in the river in Bangor on Dee

Bangor on Dee resident hits out at "neglect" amid river waste build up

Watermark and Landia have worked together to help Deeside Cereals meet very strict compliance levels.

Watermark and Landia have worked together to help Deeside Cereals meet very strict compliance levels.

Major cereal producer signs supply contract with Whitchurch company

The mystery of the koi carp thief has been solved.

The mystery of the koi carp thief has been solved.

Pull the otter one! Slippery thief nabs £100k of fish from spa

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s

Brits issued false widow spider warning as spider season approaches

Aston Nature Reserve, Shropshire

Aston Nature Reserve, Shropshire

New guides encourage wellbeing in Shropshire's green spaces

Aerial aerobatics from swifts.

Aerial aerobatics from swifts.

Debate calls for special bricks to save swift population in North Shropshire

Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer, and how to keep them out of your home (PA)

Why do wasps follow you? How to avoid being chased by wasps this summer, and how to keep them out of your home (PA)

How to keep wasps away from you and out of your home this summer

The Mere, Ellesmere

The Mere, Ellesmere

Popular north Shropshire tourist spot receives Green Flag for 10th year running

The Horstmann Trust has worked to save the hooded vulture.

The Horstmann Trust has worked to save the hooded vulture.

Endangered vultures set to be preserved thanks to work of Whitchurch experts

The health and wellness experts Eden’s Gate have done some digging and have collated 10 houseplants that are virtually indestructible.

The health and wellness experts Eden’s Gate have done some digging and have collated 10 houseplants that are virtually indestructible.

Always killing your houseplants? Here are 10 that are almost indestructible

The wild cat is classified as critically endangered.

The wild cat is classified as critically endangered.

Whitchurch biobank turns to saving UK wildlife after receiving new funding

Florence, Flora and Freya will be travelling to Borneo in 2024.

Florence, Flora and Freya will be travelling to Borneo in 2024.

Wem schoolgirls taking part in conservation expedition in Borneo next year

There have been two sightings of Asian Hornets this year

There have been two sightings of Asian Hornets this year

Asian Hornets spotted in UK as expert warns 2023 could be the 'worst year yet'

Whitchurch has a thriving water vole population.

Whitchurch has a thriving water vole population.

Whitchurch's water voles to star in new book about the species

Iolo Williams visited the Fenn's Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses.

Iolo Williams visited the Fenn's Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses.

Iolo Williams visits popular nature reserve near Whitchurch for BBC series

Aurora Borealis at the Mere last night, March 23

Aurora Borealis at the Mere last night, March 23

Aurora borealis

Photographers capture magnificent pictures of the Northern Lights over Shropshire

Nature SAFE will work closely with British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquaria (BIAZA).

Nature SAFE will work closely with British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquaria (BIAZA).

Whitchurch biobank enters new partnership to protect threatened species

A section of Swan Hill will be closed until April 20.

A section of Swan Hill will be closed until April 20.

Here's how volunteers are helping amorous toads to safety in one Shropshire town

The Bluebell Walks will take place in late April and early May

The Bluebell Walks will take place in late April and early May

Historic abbey near Whitchurch announces dates of Bluebell walks and tours

Rob McBride (far left) with the Czech presenters

Rob McBride (far left) with the Czech presenters

Shropshire tree hunter appears on Czech TV show to talk tree tour

Whitchurch Walkers

Whitchurch Walkers

Whitchurch: Walkers are set to take on muddy terrains this December

Jill won £250 for winning.

Jill won £250 for winning.

Snowy Cheshire scene earns Malpas resident Jill £250 in photo competition

Peter Bowyer, senior reserve manager, Simon Baynes MP and Robert Duff, project manager for the Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project in Fenn’s and Whixall Mosses National Nature Reserve.

Peter Bowyer, senior reserve manager, Simon Baynes MP and Robert Duff, project manager for the Marches Mosses BogLIFE Project in Fenn’s and Whixall Mosses National Nature Reserve.

Nature reserve staff near Whitchurch thanked for their 'hard work'

New Chester Zoo arrival, Sumatran tiger Dash.

New Chester Zoo arrival, Sumatran tiger Dash.

Critically endangered tiger Dash is new Chester Zoo arrival

A young field vole enjoying a snack - Pic by Graham Curran

A young field vole enjoying a snack - Pic by Graham Curran

Camera Club members get up close and personal with nature

Visitors in the hide.

Visitors in the hide.

New bird hide opened near Whitchurch as wild life trust celebrates 60 years

A badger. pic: Pixabay.

A badger. pic: Pixabay.

Local government

Burrowing badgers cause closure of road near Whitchurch – for five years!

Chickens were once worshipped. Picture by Chris Radburn/PA.

Chickens were once worshipped. Picture by Chris Radburn/PA.

From exotica to dinner table favourite - research reveals history of chicken

The Marches Mosses.

The Marches Mosses.

People encouraged to visit the Marches Mosses over the Jubilee weekend

Tom Clive and Danni Prince.

Tom Clive and Danni Prince.

Wem residents' tongue-in-cheek response as town is struck by 3.8-magnitude earthquake