A blog and photo journal about the natural history of north-west England and beyond
Another day of sunshine and torrential downpours. Spear Thistles growing at the edge of one of the fields of Barley between “The Travellers Rest” and Highfield Moss. Young Meadow Grasshopper on Purple Moor Grass Marsh Gentian protesting about the lack of sunshine. The Read More …
Again took the opportunity of another break in the weather and headed up to WWT Martin Mere. I’d almost forgotten how busy it gets on a Sunday afternoon. Although its encouraging to see the sheer number of people with an interest in the environment trying Read More …
A real hidden gem on the outskirts of Lowton, near Wigan and for at least the past 160 years the home to a colony of Marsh Gentians. See page 36 of Buxton’s Botanical Guide: Original text Unfortunately Baguley Moor the only other colony Buxton referred Read More …