by Strettons Area | Jul 5, 2026 | Strettons Area News
‘Thank you’ to those who have replied to previous requests and sent information about target species for our bird survey. Cuckoos have been particularly well reported, and Dippers bred successfully in Little Stretton. The surveys finished in mid-June, but it’s still...
by Strettons Area | Jul 5, 2026 | All Events, Strettons Area News
The Environment Agency (EA) carried out a fish rescue on Thursday 2nd July 2026 on a small section of brook in Little Stretton that is drying up. After endeavours by two local residents the incident was reported to the EA and they rescued 17 healthy brown trout. The...
by Strettons Area | Jul 5, 2026 | All Events, Strettons Area News
Our Swifts are amazing! They are iconic birds of our summers and every year they fly all the way back from Africa to make a nest and raise their young. That’s about 7000 miles one way! They are insectivorous – they only eat aerial insects – and are really important...
by Strettons Area | Jun 14, 2026 | All Events, Strettons Area News
Due to unforeseen circumstances THE EVENT BELOW IS CANCELLED. Apologies for any inconvenience. Throughout the country various events are being held to raise awareness of swifts, their incredible life history, and their decline by 68% in the past 30 years. On 1 July...
by Strettons Area | May 4, 2026 | All Events, Strettons Area News
Last year SACWG’s garden wildlife survey proved very popular and worthwhile, and we were encouraged by the participation and the findings. See the full report here. Despite all our efforts in ensuring the surveys and the training were appropriate and would appeal to...
by Strettons Area | May 4, 2026 | All Events, Strettons Area News
The breeding season for Swifts is well underway, and the adults will be busy raising their chicks. As with all parents, raising young is such an intense time, the priority to make sure that they are safe, warm and well fed. One of the dangers for birds that nest on...
