Lapwing
The distinctive rounded wings of the lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock. In spring, these flocks disperse and some birds breed in the UK.…
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Planning applications
We believe in positive planning for nature's recovery. Here's how we tackle planning issues in our region and how you can help.
Land caddis
The Land caddis is the only caddisfly in the UK to spend its entire time on land, with no stage in water. Look in oak leaf litter over winter to see the grainy cases of the larvae, in which they…
Planning policy
Find out more about how the planning system works in Lancashire, Greater Manchester and North Merseyside.
My windswept lands
BBC presenter, Ben Garrod, loves Norfolk’s huge skies, breath-taking beauty and its untamed wild side. So much so he has become Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s first Ambassador, helping to inspire others…
The benefits of hedge-laying
Why are hedges so important? Lunt Meadows Heritage and Conservation Trainee, Amy Birtles, explains what hedge-laying is and why it's so great for wildlife.
Wading into autumn
For many birdwatchers, things are just hotting up! We might be reaching the end of summer, but this is when a group of birds known as waders start to appear on our shores. Here are ten waders to…
Leading the way in cycling challenge
With seven days to go the Lancashire Wildlife Trust team is leading the #CycleSeptember leaderboards for the county . . . and the United Kingdom.
Between Land and Light
Nature through the eyes of two artists
Peter Smith and Hilary Roper
(Book review)
How to do companion planting
Grow plants that help each other! Maximise your garden for you and for wildlife using this planting technique.
Great Manchester Wetlands Land Managers' Group
The Great Manchester Wetlands Land Managers' Group connects farmers and land managers from across the area providing opportunities to share knowledge about nature-friendly farming and managing land for wildlife.
Sermon with an upbeat ending
The Wild seemed to be offering a Sunday sermon as I shared my breakfast minutes with starling, house sparrow and goldfinch.