Supporter Story - Matthew's fundraising trek
Walking across the UK from one coastline in the west, to another in the east is a challenge that most would only dream of doing- but that is exactly what Matthew Pennington did this summer, all in…
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Spotted ray
The spotted ray is one of the smallest species of skate, growing to only 80 cm.
Spotted flycatcher
Watch the deadly accurate flying of the spotted flycatcher in woodlands, gardens and parks. It sits quietly on a perch waiting for an unsuspecting insect to fly by, deftly dashing out to seize it…
Spotted cowrie
This small sea snail is easily identifiable by the 3 brown spots on the top of its shell.
Lesser spotted woodpecker
The lesser spotted woodpecker is the smallest of the UK's woodpeckers. Listen out for its drumming, which is quieter than that of the great spotted woodpecker, in woodland, parks , orchards…
30 wonderful days
Mosslands birding legend Dave Steel comes to the end of his epic 30 Days Wild. It has been a wonderful experience and will interest many people in the wildlife we are protecting on the moss. I…
Great spotted woodpecker
The 'drumming' of a great spotted woodpecker is a familiar sound of our woodlands, parks and gardens. It is a form of communication and is mostly used to mark territories and to display…
Pass on something wonderful
Being a mum and a daughter, one of the most important things you can do is pass on your knowledge and experiences of life.
So it’s nice that during Remember a Charity Week, which comes…
Latest wildlife sightings - March 2025
Enjoy our latest showcase of wildlife sightings spotted on our reserves across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside.
Two spotted goby
These colourful little fish are a delight for snorkellers or shallow water divers to photograph, rarely being scared off by their presence!
Small-spotted catshark
Small-spotted catsharks used to be called lesser-spotted dogfish - which might be what you know them best as. It's the same shark, just a different name!
What do we mean by ‘disturbing wildlife’?
We often talk about the importance of not disturbing wildlife, but what does it actually mean?