Latest wildlife sightings on our reserves - May 2026
Our summer migrant birds have returned and are enjoying our nature havens across the county. As we adjust to the current heatwave, it's important to remember that nature reserves, and your…
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Latest wildlife sightings on our reserves - April 2026
Our butterflies are back! As are many spring and summer migrant birds, plus our familiar favourite resident wildlife, like kestrels at Brockholes and barn owls at Lunt Meadows. Explore the…
Wildlife in my new garden
Communications Officer, Jenny, has just moved into a new house, but what will her new garden have in store?
Designing a garden for wildlife in Withington
Felicity Paris has been transforming her garden in Withington for wildlife for the last five-years. In this blog she shares what she has been up to and how local wildlife has benefitted.
Discovering the wildlife in your garden
People understanding how much wildlife and biodiversity is in their gardens has become vital to both the City Nature Challenge and wildlife recording in general.
Spotlight On: Heysham Nature Reserve's Autumn Wildlife
In the first of a series of blogs, Alan Wright explores the autumn wildlife around Heysham Nature Reserve.
My Wild Garden
Every garden is a little nature reserve! Let us know what actions you've taken to protect wildlife in your garden, back yard or balcony.
My Wild Garden
Every garden is a little nature reserve! Let us know what actions you've taken to protect wildlife in your garden, back yard or balcony.
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
Our LWT Staff’s Favourite Reserves
In the spirit of all things active and autumnal, we asked staff what their favourite reserves were for a peaceful walk.
How to create a container garden for wildlife
Pots and containers are a great way of introducing wildlife features onto patios, or outside the front door. They are also perfect for small gardens or spaces like window ledges or roofs. Herbs,…
How to make a woodland edge garden for wildlife
Few of us can contemplate having a wood in our back gardens, but just a few metres is enough to establish this mini-habitat!