Waterfowl and Waders
Many species of wader have seasonal plumages and some are among the World's greatest long-distance migrants travelling annually from the Arctic to Europe, South America, Africa and Australia.
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Where to see starling murmurations
Starling murmurations are one of nature’s greatest showcases. Witnessing one for the first time can take your breath away – there are few things quite like seeing hundreds or even thousands of…
Unmissable winter wildlife spectacles and where to see them
From starling murmurations at Brockholes to resplendent short-eared owls in full flight at Lunt Meadows, here are some of the top winter wildlife spectacles you can see in our region this season…
Owls in Lancashire: Different species and where to see them
There is something mysterious and magical about owls: those saucer-like eyes and that graceful, ghostly flight. Seeing one in the wild is unforgettable, so why not try to spot one?
Meet the reptiles of the North West (and find out where to see them)
Scaly creatures might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think about UK wildlife, but scaly creatures we have, even here in the North West of England.
Celebrating wetlands - where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
Here be dragons! Dragonfly ID tips and where to see them in our region
Forget Game of Thrones – you can spot real-life dragons right here in Lancashire!
Northern grit: Which birds can you see toughing it out this winter?
Winter in the North West is anything but lifeless, especially where birdlife is concerned. From flashy thrushes to peeping and piping waders, our winter birds are certainly blessed with northern…
Where the Wild Things Were
Do you remember the meadow where you used to watch butterflies dancing from flower to flower? Do you remember getting up early to go into the wood to listen to the birds singing heartily? Do you…
What to see and do in February
Embracing winter wonders and exploring our nature reserves in the chilled splendour of February offers more than you might imagine. Here we recommend our favourite things to see and do in February…
What to see and do in July
Summer is here, and there is plenty to see and do this month at our nature reserves and beyond! Here are our top recommendations for things to see and do across our region this July.
What to see and do in August
Summer is currently in full swing and there is plenty to see and do this month out on our reserves! Below are some of our top recommendations for things to see and do across our region this August…