Snow, hail, floods, sunshine, gales – we had every weather imaginable last month – not that the wildlife seemed to mind! Here are the latest sightings from our nature reserves.

December brought beautiful snowy landscapes, a chance to recalibrate and, of course, lots of wonderful wildlife sightings at our nature reserves in Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside.

Winter means we often find ourselves spending more time indoors, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Why not take it as an opportunity to curl up with one of our favourite nature books?

Autumn is in full swing and nature has been putting on a real show across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside. Check out our October wildlife sightings and see what you could spot.

Our September wildlife sightings signal that change is in the air as the seasons shift and autumn comes into sight on a horizon glowing with the promise of fiery leaves, bird migration and cosy…

What a month! August brought sultry, humid evenings as well as furious storms, and nature responded in-kind. As well as early fungi we had a few reserve firsts, plus lots of seasonal favourites.…

It’s safe to say it’s been a very strange year so far. We had to temporarily close our large reserves with car parks and visitor facilities, and still face uncertainty with staff on furlough and…

You don’t have to venture far to spot some really interesting and very cool wildlife. In fact, there are countless creatures you could find in your own home or garden.

You may have heard or even seen a cuckoo during spring, but have you seen a cuckoo bee? Learn all about these fascinating insects and pick up some handy ID tips.

Feisty and ferocious, dragonflies easily top their mythical counterparts when it comes to predatory prowess.