Unsure if it was just nerves but definitely not going quietly …. a bit of reassurance and they were off. Read More …

A blog and photo journal about the natural history of north-west England and beyond
Unsure if it was just nerves but definitely not going quietly …. a bit of reassurance and they were off. Read More …
A quick wander onto Barlow Tip to see if any more warblers have returned. Plenty of Willow Warblers, Chiff Chaffs, Blackcaps and Common Whitethroats. Still no sign of the Grasshopper Warblers, Lesser Whitethroats, Sedge Warblers or a returning Spotted Flycatcher last seen a couple of years ago. Read More …
A pair of courting Great Crested Grebes at Meresands Wood LWT reserve. Despite making all the right moves this particular pair are yet to successfully raise any young. Hopefully this year they’ll succeed. More highlights from a recent tour of west Lancashire. Really good to be out Read More …
A few highlights from a quick visit to the Lancashire Wildlife Trusts Meresands Wood reserve. Always well worth a visit despite attracting a lot of dog walkers. In addition to birds also very good for mammals with most of the more common bats, Foxes, Stoats Read More …