Breeding waders and wintering waterfowl fill this mosaic of habitats with colour and chatter.

Marvel at a true wilderness nestled just a stone’s throw from the urban jungle.

Step into Aughton Woods and enter a magical place where wildlife and wildflowers flourish.

Foxes, roe deer and stunning birds of prey lay claim to one of the largest remaining areas of ancient, semi-natural, deciduous woodland in the North West.

Sphagnum moss, common lizards and dragonflies are reclaiming these once-exploited peatlands, whose scars are only just beginning to heal.

Wildlife and a wealth of wildflowers are reclaiming this former railway-line near Preston.

Wildlife and wildflowers have reclaimed this former quarry in the heart of the Ribble Valley.

Wading birds and protected pondlife thrive in this species-rich meadow.

Wildlife-rich woodlands and a roaring waterfall lend this undisturbed nature reserve a true sense of the wild.

Birds and amphibians thrive in this small but important nature reserve hidden among the urban landscape.