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.
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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.
Species spotlight: Yarrow, a wildflower with many talents
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line teaches us all about yarrow (Achillea millefolium), a native wildflower which holds a wealth of beneficial qualities for pollinators, its neighbouring…
Species spotlight: Herb-robert, a delicate but tenacious wildflower
In this guest blog, Horticulturist Kevin Line teaches us about herb-robert (geranium robertanium), a native wildflower with plenty of benefits to wildlife as well as a fascinating history in…
Species reintroduction
The Great Manchester Wetlands Species Reintroduction project aims to provide new homes for species that have been lost due to wetland habitat destruction and restore lost biodiversity.
Adopt a Species
Adopt a red squirrel, hedgehog, bee or barn owl and help protect Lancashire’s wildlife. Choose your digital or by-post adoption pack today.
Foxglove
The foxglove is a familiar, tall plant, with pink flower spikes and a deadly nature. In summer, it can be spotted in woodlands and gardens, and on moorlands, roadside verges and waste grounds.
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.
Spring bees: Which species are on the wing first?
Have you heard the familiar whirr of bees buzzing around your garden yet? Many species emerge in spring to gorge on early nectar and find nest sites, so it’s the perfect time to go on a little bee…
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.
A friendly stroll with wildlife
On Day 10 of his 30 Day Wild mosslands adventure Dave Steel is joined by a friend to share his experience.
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.