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A red admiral butterfly resting on flowers in a garden

Gardening for butterflies and moths

Any garden, no matter how big or small, can attract butterflies and moths. With gardens acting as important stepping stones between habitats, why not turn yours into a secret garden for insects?…

A mole above ground at Brockholes nature reserve after floods

Latest wildlife sightings – February 2020

What a month. Storms Dennis and Ciara caused chaos across our region and Brockholes Nature Reserve was hit by flooding. Thankfully there was still plenty of wildlife to brighten up the month.

A male goldeneye displaying during a courtship ritual at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Lancashire

Latest wildlife sightings – January 2020

It’s definitely feeling fresh, but don’t let that stop you heading outside to explore the nature on your doorstep. Not sure where to start? Take a look at our January wildlife sightings in…

Upper Coldwell Reservoir in Nelson photographed during winter

Latest wildlife sightings – December 2019

It’s back to reality here at the Wildlife Trust after a Christmas season filled with wildlife. In fact, December as a whole was packed with all kinds of fantastic wildlife sightings.

A pair of snipe roosting on a pool at Seaforth Nature Reserve

Latest wildlife sightings – November 2019

Brrrr, there’s definitely a chill in the air, but that didn’t stop wildlife right across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside from keeping us on our toes through November.

The mudflats of Morecambe Bay on a hazy winter morning at sunrise

Learn to love the coast in winter

Who says the coast should be saved for summer? When the temperature drops and the crowds disperse, you’re left with a wonderfully wild, windswept landscape that’s ripe for rambling.

A female smew on Meadow Lake at Lancashire Wildlife Trust's Brockholes Nature Reserve

Latest wildlife sightings – October 2019

Autumn has well and truly arrived. With leaves turning orange and migrant birds flying in from overseas, it’s a wonderful time to head out and spot wildlife. Here are some of our top wildlife…

An American golden plover on the Pump Pool at Lunt Meadows

Latest wildlife sightings – September 2019

It’s been a busy month in our region. Insects have been making the most of the last pollen and nectar, many summer migrant birds have started flying back to warmer climes and fungi are popping up…

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