VISITORS will be regaled with tales of Transylvanian wildlife during an upcoming talk organised by a conservation charity.

The Worcestershire Wildlife Trust event will see local wildflower expert Michael Liley and trustee Mervyn Needham talk about Transylvania’s flower-rich grasslands, ancient wood pastures and wildlife such as brown bears and lesser-spotted eagles.

The talk is at the Three Parishes Village Hall, in Grafton Flyford, at 7.30pm on Tuesday, April 4.

Harry Green, organiser of the talk, said: “We’re really looking forward to this talk, which is a special addition to our regular programme.

"Michael and Mervyn both visited the Tarnava Mare and Carpathians regions of southern Transylvania last year and were bowled over by the abundance and diversity of wildlife there.

"From brown bears and buffalo to yellow-bellied toads and lesser-spotted eagles and from bug orchids to 900 year old oak trees, they’re promising us a fascinating insight into a beautiful landscape that is still managed using traditional farming methods.”

Mr Liley, a botanist and conservation officer with the trust, said: "The future of this spectacular landscape is uncertain so we wanted to go and see it before it’s too late.

"The hay there is still hand-scythed and livestock are commonly shepherded – guarded against wild carnivores by big, fierce dogs.

“This culture and way of life may yet pass into history because of a combination of migration from rural to urban centres, land abandonment and adoption of industrialised farming methods.”

Everyone is welcome at the talk and entry costs £5, including a hot drink and cake. For more information visit worcswildlifetrust.co.uk/whats-on.