A return to the sand dunes of the Lancashire coastline. Amazing to see the sheer diversity of plants and insects. Amongst the more common native plants an interesting selection of aliens. These include several naturalised garden escapes with the Broad-leaved Everlasting Pea being particularly striking. Read More …
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Grub up
Following on from the heat of mid-week a day off work was the ideal opportunity to take a trip to the seaside. Torn between Ainsdale and Morecambe Bay we headed west to the sand dunes of Ainsdale National Nature Reserve. Upon arrival it was noticeable Read More …
Orchids from Ainsdale
Pyramid Orchids, Ainsdale NNR Great to see several large drifts of Pyramid Orchids amongst the dunes. At this time of year by far the most common of the various Orchids living within the National Nature Reserve. Pyramid Orchid, Ainsdale NNR Bee Orchid, Ainsdale NNR A Read More …
Nob End SSSI
Results from a quick trip up to Nob End SSSI in Little Lever just outside of Bolton The site itself has quite an interesting history being a former industrial area responsible for the production of Soda ash for use in the local textile industry. The Read More …