A blog and photo journal about the natural history of north-west England and beyond
Meadow Brown, along the banks of the River Mersey close to Chorlton Water Park. With the easing of the lockdown we’ve really been looking forward to getting out a bit more. However a casual flick of the wrist and a walk along the banks of Read More …
Long-tailed Tit gathering moss at Sale Water Park. After what seems like several months a couple of days of sunshine created an ideal opportunity to dust the bike off and head off down the Trans-Pennine Trail towards Sale Water Park. Feeling a little bit unsure of Read More …
The unwelcome sight of Giant Hogweed growing in the central reservation of Princess Parkway just south of the junction with the M60. Why unwelcome? Unfortunately Giant Hogweed is one of the few highly toxic plants capable of causing blistering, severe burns, and even blindness. Highly Read More …