Osprey
A great way to get up close and personal with the magnificent osprey is via one of the many nestcams set-up in the places that it breeds: Scotland, Cumbria, Wales and the East Midlands.
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Is the osprey here to stay?
An osprey hunting on the River Ribble near Brockholes Nature Reserve is raising hopes of the birds nesting in Lancashire for the first time in more than a century.
Osprey platform gets off the ground
Attracting ospreys to nest in Lancashire might seem a tall order but Brockholes is giving it a go.
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.
Harriers, hawks and falcons, oh my! How to identify birds of prey
Learning how to identify birds of prey (also known as raptors) can be confusing, but with so many amazing species flying, hunting and breeding in our region, it is well worth it.
Oyster
Native oysters are a staple of our seas and our plates - but our love of their taste has lead to a sharp decline all around the UK.
Latest wildlife sightings - August 2025
Our round-up of latest wildlife sightings from across our reserves in August is here!
From hares and kingfishers, to ospreys and common lizards, see what's about this month across…
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, 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.
Species spotlight: Foxgloves, bee-friendly havens
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line explores a year in the life of the common foxglove, and explains why it's such a beneficial plant for bees and other insects in the garden.
Species spotlight: red campion, a pollinator-friendly garden favourite
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line teaches us about red campion, a beautiful native wildflower which is a favourite of many pollinator species in our gardens and beyond.
So, that’s what wings are for?
Thou shalt not pass, a tiny bird blocks the way for Dave Steel on his 30 Days Wild Adventure but it is just another experience to share in his wonderful blog