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Hedgehog survey results 2024

We conducted our annual Hedgehog Hotspots survey again this autumn, now in its sixth year. Here's what we learned about how these much-loved creatures are faring in our region.

Waxwings in Todmorden Jen Coates

The Wonder of Waxwings

Waxwings are a flighty phenomenon in the UK, and here in Lancashire we are in love with them! But what are waxwings, and why do they appear so suddenly in our fair county?

Willow tit by Dave Steel

Reflective and hopeful

The final day and a time to reflect and not just on the past #12DaysWild out on Chat Moss but, owing to where I visited today, my reflections went back decade after decade of my life.

Reed bunting by Dave Steel

A mossland Christmas tree

As if I needed a reminder that the penultimate day of this LWT #12DaysWild journey was upon me, the hedge posing as a long line of Christmas trees was suddenly devoid of all its decorative baubles…

Jack snipe by Dave Steel

A surprise from my youth

There was once a youngster on his lifetime journey with the natural world (especially birdwatching) who, one rain-blessed and windswept day, was introduced to the diminutive Jack snipe.

Fieldfare by Dave Steel

Latest Wildlife Sightings - December 2023

‘Twas the month of festivities, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse… except for a few notable birds on our reserves!

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