Calling wildlife snappers

Budding wildlife photographers still have time to gain inspiration from beauty spots in Stourbridge and Kidderminster for an event celebrating 40 years of the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust.

The trust runs more than 70 nature reserves across the West Midlands and next year celebrates four decades of working to protect such wild places.

To commemorate the anniversary, the trust is launching a photographic competition aimed at capturing the beauty of these sites – with the winning images being used in a calendar and exhibition.

The competition closes at the end of July 2007. In Stourbridge, the trust runs Chance Wood, Penorchard Meadows and Bishops Field Marsh. Photographers are warned a permit is needed for photos to be taken on the marsh. Call 01905 754919 for details.

Kidderminster beauty spots include The Devil's Spitleful and Rifle Range Heathland and Wilden Marsh.

Trust marketing assistant Ros Spanton said: "The trust began as a small group of naturalists back in the 1960s and has grown steadily over the years thanks to the support of many volunteers and members."

Call the trust on 01905 754919 or go to www.worcswildlifetrust.co.uk