WILDLIFE in Kidderminster is no monkey business, according to a naturalist's latest work.

Gordon Forrest's new book A View Through the Seasons tells of his encounters with nature in the Kidderminster and Chaddesley Corbett wetlands and woodlands.

And it includes up-to-date reports on "big cat sightings" and more than 100 colour photographs of flora and fauna.

Mr Forrest, a Bromsgrove-based photographer and builder, has captured wildlife images in Worcestershire for 40 years.

He said: "The main message of my books is about conservation and we need to pass this on to our children."

His third book will be launched on Saturday at the Talbot Hotel, Chaddesley from 2pm until 8pm.

It costs £14 and will be available from Fagins in Kidderminster.