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Where to spot birds of prey on our nature reserves
As we drift into autumn so many wildlife spectacles await us, none more so than amazing birds of prey soaring above our nature reserves in Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside.
Blackburns farm awarded prestigious Biodiversity Benchmark
Presenting the certificate for The Wildlife Trust’s “Biodiversity Benchmark” -a standard for land management- to Blackburn’s Farm, Wrea Green, Borough of Fylde, Lancashire
Accessible nature reserves
Limited mobility needn’t mean missing out on nature. Find an accessible nature reserve near you and get closer to wildlife.
Dog-friendly nature reserves
We have many dog-friendly nature reserves. Find out where you can appreciate nature with your four-legged friend and how to minimise disturbance to wildlife.
Kirkless Local Nature Reserve
Rare willow tits, flower-rich meadows and industrial relics live in harmony in this green oasis which forms a crucial piece of the Wigan Greenheart.
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.
Using our Reserves for Filming or Events
Our reserves are a wonderful place for photography. If you want to take pictures there, here are a few things to bear in mind. Please note, you must seek permission to film commercially or hold events on our sites.
Foxhill Bank Local Nature Reserve
Birds and amphibians thrive in this small but important nature reserve hidden among the urban landscape.
Salthill Quarry Local Nature Reserve
Soak up rainbow-bright wildflowers, skittering butterflies and beautiful birds on-high at this lofty nature reserve near Clitheroe.
Blackbird
A much-loved garden bird, the blackbird is famous for its harmonious song. In winter, our resident birds are joined by migrants from Scandinavia and the Baltics.
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…