Birmingham & Black Country City Nature Challenge

27/04/2026

It's already the fourth and final day of the City Nature Challenge! Doesn't it fly-by when the weather is nice! 🌞

Great news, we have just passed 8,000 observations and we've recorded over 1,000 species! Amazing stuff! 🐞

Remember, we still have one day left if you'd like to get involved. Even if you're at work today, you might think about snapping some pics of wildlife you see on your way to/from work or on your lunch break, or making a quick sound recording of birds singing in your garden this morning! 🐦

If you're not at work today we have a couple of fab CityNature Challenge Events happening including a a wildlife walk at Warley Woods by EcoRecord and a wildlife recording day at Castle Vale Meadows by Community Environmental Trust 🌻

Remember, we have until 10th May to get all our photos and sounds uploaded onto iNaturalist.

If you'd like to take part, but are struggling to use iNaturalist you can send your photos to us and we can upload them for you!

27/04/2026

26/04/2026

Partway through day 3 of the City Nature Challenge and we have already achieved almost 7,000 observations of almost 950 different species!

Great effort everyone! 😁

26/04/2026

The City Nature Challenge continues today and tomorrow, if you're heading to the park, why not download the inaturalist app before you go, so you can record the plants insects, birds etc that you spot and contribute towards this worldwide science project!

23/04/2026

23/04/2026

23/04/2026

Join us here tomorrow 🙂

Are you up for the ULTIMATE nature challenge?

If you're an eagle-eyed wildlife enthusiast then get to down to Witton Lakes Eco Hub later this month for some outdoor fun that will stir the senses!

As part of the City Nature Challenge 2026, Witton Lodge is hosting a free activities workshop for people who enjoy getting up close and personal with nature.

Three hours of wildlife spotting begins at 10:30am on Friday 24th April. So if you're a nature enthusiast, or just looking for a fun challenge this Spring, this is the perfect opportunity for you to explore Witton Lakes and catch some of its beautiful wildlife and plants on camera.

You will be able to upload your photos onto the FREE iNaturalist app which allows you to share your images with people across the globe and gives you a chance to win some great prizes!

📍Witton Lakes Eco Hub, off Faulkners Farm Drive, Erdington, B23 7XX
⏰10:30am-1:30pm Friday 24th April

For more details on taking part please visit: https://bit.ly/4crx91X



FOWL The Lakeside Children's and Family Learning Centre Birmingham Open Spaces Forum Urban Devotion Birmingham Birmingham City Council Erdington Walking Group Erdington Neighbourhood Network Scheme - ENNS Erdington Children's Centres Erdington News from Robert Alden and Gareth Moore The Sanctuary Castle Vale Court Farm, New Oscott and Perry Common Ward News

23/04/2026

There's something truly special about being out in a park at dawn, listening to the city wake up through birdsong. The Friends of Ley Hill Park, The Conservation Volunteers - Birmingham & West Midlands and Health for Life are hosting a free Dawn Chorus Walk this Sunday 26th April - an early start at 5am, but well worth it!

Book your free space by texting or WhatsApp: 07584 402549 or email: [email protected]

Ley Hill Park, B31 1TT

23/04/2026

Who's spotting wildlife with us next weekend? The City Nature Challenge returns, and all you need to take part is your phone and a passion for nature! Simply download the free iNaturalist app, and ANY wild species you photograph and upload to the app between 24-27 April will count as a record to move us up the global wildlife-spotting leaderboard! It's the perfect excuse to set off in search of new species, discover a new green space or simply bask in the beauty of our birds, bees, plants, trees, fungi, lichen and more!

And you don't have to head out on your own, why not join us at one of our FREE wildlife-spotting events? Places are booking up quickly, so get yours now: bbcwildlife.org.uk/CityNatureChallenge

23/04/2026

08/05/2025

THE RESULTS ARE IN!

Once again, a huge thanks to everyone who took part in the 2025 Birmingham & Black Country !

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.

We’re so pleased to see such amazing commitment from so many people, and we hope you enjoyed recording our local wildlife just as much as us!