Just for the ducks
It was perhaps obvious that my thoughts on Day 18 of 30 Days Wild turned to ducks, as it was going to be yet another ‘slightly’ wet morning.
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Just six days to go
Just six days to go and 30 Days Wild will be gone for another year - so these days will be a challenge in themselves.
New Year just a snowfall away
The blinds drawn back and me straight into the role of Grumpy Father Christmas, created by Raymond Briggs. “Bah-Humbug.” thought I. The day began with me searching for an oasis within this desert…
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.…
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.
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…
Peat-free planting trial
We know that we need to go peat-free in our gardens to help save our precious peatlands, but just how good are peat-free composts?
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.
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.