Access Heysham Moss
Our Heysham Moss nature reserve has undergone a number of access improvements thanks to funding from the Lancashire Environmental Fund.
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Heysham Moss
Sedge warblers chatter, rare butterflies flutter and buzzards circle overhead at Heysham Moss.
Heysham Nature Reserve
Heysham Nature Reserve is an oasis for butterflies, dragonflies and birds just round the corner from bustling Heysham docks.
Spotlight On: Heysham Nature Reserve's Birds
In his final blog from Heysham Nature Reserve, Alan Wright sees a wildlife spectacle and seeks some of the many birds recorded on the reserve.
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.
Spotlight On: Heysham Nature Reserve, searching for autumn's butterflies
In part two of his blog from Heysham Nature Reserve, Alan Wright seeks an autumn butterfly and other species appearing on a warm day.
Nature Tots at Heysham Nature Reserve
Why not join us to explore our natural world on our Nature Tot sessions at Heysham Nature Reserve.
Ordinary moss
Ordinary moss is very common in gardens and woodlands. moss provides shelter for many minibeasts, so encourage it to grow in your garden by providing logs, stone piles and untidy areas.
Marsh hair moss
The marsh hair moss is the largest moss in the UK. Look out for it in damp woodland and on boggy heathlands where it forms large, green and spikey 'cushions'.
Moss Bank Park Map
Moss Bank Park Map
Easter Xplorer Challenge at Heysham Nature Reserve - map pack materials
Map pack materials
Astley Moss
Astley Moss is an important site for birds and invertebrates. Marvel at a true wilderness nestled just a stone’s throw from the urban jungle.