Job centre attendees offered wellbeing at Brockholes
Brockholes Nature Reserve, a surprisingly serene spot despite it’s proximity to the M6, is a draw for many people whether or not they are avid wildlife watchers and birders.
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Latest wildlife sightings - July 2025
Enjoy the latest wildlife sightings spotted across our nature reserves this July.
Send your sightings to us on social media, or through our sightings form, linked at the bottom of the page…
My discovery
Look – a boatman! Keira’s delight in learning about unusual creatures is even more special when she can find them herself.
Latest Wildlife Sightings - July 2023
We have seen some incredible wildlife across our nature reserves this July!
Latest wildlife sightings – July 2021
We’ve spotted butterflies-galore across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside over the past month, but these weren’t the only wildlife highlights. Take a look at our July wildlife sightings…
Latest sightings
From rare birds to unusual insects, read about the latest wildlife sightings from our reserves across Lancashire, Greater Manchester and North Merseyside.
Latest wildlife sightings – July 2019
Bugs, birds, even dolphins – there have been so many incredible wildlife sightings in Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside over the past month.
Latest wildlife sightings – July 2020
It’s safe to say it’s been a very strange year so far. We had to temporarily close our large reserves with car parks and visitor facilities, and still face uncertainty with staff on furlough and…
Golden discovery on Winmarleigh Moss
Golden bog moss has been discovered on Lancashire's Winmarleigh Moss for the first time in 150 years!
Educational Visits at Bolton Environmental Resource Centre
Bolton Environmental Resource Centre sits on the edge of Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve, making it a fantastic setting for children to explore the natural world. There is an array of habitats to explore, including wildflower meadows, heathland, hedgerows, wetlands, woodland and Bradshaw Brook running through.
Construction begins on new Learning Centre at Lunt Meadows
After many years of planning, the construction of a brand-new Learning Centre is finally underway at Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve in Sefton, Merseyside.
My bigger picture
Acclaimed underwater photographer Paul Naylor has been diving and capturing images of life in the waters around the British coast for years, with over 2,000 dives to his name. He knows the impact…