Birds and amphibians thrive in this small but important nature reserve hidden among the urban landscape.

Rare trees, wintering waders and hunting raptors see Freeman’s Pools put on a show during every season.

Burnet moths, butterflies and beautiful wildflowers brighten up this small but idyllic grassland meadow near Chorley.

Coast, heath, grassland and woodland habitats meet at this unique nature reserve on the Sefton Coast, home to a wide range of wildlife.

Sedge warblers chatter, rare butterflies flutter and buzzards circle overhead at Heysham Moss.

Heysham Nature Reserve is an oasis for butterflies, dragonflies and birds just round the corner from bustling Heysham docks.

This important peatland brims with beautiful birds, bees and beetles, rare mosses and carnivorous plants.

Common lizards hide amongst the specialist plants on this important peatland.

Rare willow tits, flower-rich meadows and industrial relics live in harmony in this green oasis which forms a crucial piece of the Wigan Greenheart.

Rare birds are flourishing and vital habitats being restored at this peaceful wetland nature reserve.