They brighten up spring, summer and even autumn with a kaleidoscope of colour, and they are one of the easiest creatures to see. What more excuse do you need to go on a butterfly hunt?

Forget Game of Thrones – you can spot real-life dragons right here in Lancashire!

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.

While we’re jetting off to warmer climes a whole host of birds are heading straight for our shores to feed, breed and make the most of what is, for them, the perfect holiday hotspot.

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…

Through snow, mud, sand or soil, animals (and humans) cannot hide their tracks or footprints. But how do we know what tracks we are looking at?

There is something mysterious and magical about owls: those saucer-like eyes and that graceful, ghostly flight. Seeing one in the wild is unforgettable, so why not try to spot one?

Scaly creatures might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think about UK wildlife, but scaly creatures we have, even here in the North West of England.

As counties go, Lancashire is completely batty! Find out which bat species can be found across the North West.

Having spent most of the day indoors, I decided to take advantage of yesterday evening’s warm, dry weather and go for a walk. There is a park near to me with woods and a lake.