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Elephant hawk moth

July photography competition results

Last month’s photography competition theme was ‘Garden Wildlife’. To many people's surprise gardens are home to an abundance of breathtaking wildlife. As a result, we received some wonderful…

Close-up of harebell plants growing in grassland. They are pale blue and bell-shaped

Latest wildlife sightings – July 2021

We’ve spotted butterflies-galore across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside over the past month, but these weren’t the only wildlife highlights. Take a look at our July wildlife sightings…

Floating Heart Lilies

July Photography Competition Results

With coronavirus restrictions diminishing ever so slightly, we have been overjoyed to welcome people back to our nature reserves. As a results we have received an overwhelming array of amazing…

Large Skipper

June Photography Competition Results

Despite another month of lockdown restrictions, we have been overwhelmed by the fabulous selection of diverse images that we have received.

Early purple orchids growing on grass alongside bluebells

Get ready for an orchid summer

Some are bright and showy while others are subtle and delicate, but one thing’s for sure, all of the orchids found in our region are very special.

A juvenile cuckoo perched on a fence post at Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve

Latest wildlife sightings – August 2019

Can you feel the first wisps of autumn creeping in? We’ve experienced the best of summer nature and ended the month feeling truly autumnal – read all about our latest sightings!

A candy-striped spider crawling across a leaf at Brockholes Nature Reserve

Latest wildlife sightings – July 2019

Bugs, birds, even dolphins – there have been so many incredible wildlife sightings in Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside over the past month.

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