Reedbed
Found between water and land, reedbeds are transitional habitats. They can form extensive swamps in lowland floodplains or fringe streams, rivers, ditches, ponds and lakes with a thin feathery…
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Meet the moths of our wetlands and reedbeds
Moths are often overlooked, misunderstood and under-appreciated insects, yet our wetlands and reedbeds are home to some incredibly beautiful and really important moth species.
My cup of tea
Filip likes to get stuck in – into waders, into water, into peat – out in nature. Having tried various careers, once Filip dipped his toe into the world of conservation he was hooked and knew he…
People needed to grow wildflowers at home in Bolton
This summer, we need green-fingered locals to help us grow wildflowers which will be planted out along the Kingfisher Trail in Bolton to help restore the woodland.
Oil spill threatens to smother Lancashire coast
More than 500 barrels of crude oil leaked from a cracked pipeline yesterday afternoon and is moving towards Lancashire and Merseyside.
Bittern caught on video at Doffcocker Lodge
A bittern has been spotted climbing about in the reedbed at Doffcocker Lodge, and a lucky volunteer caught its antics on film.
Bittern
The shy and retiring bittern is a master of blending in and can be very difficult to spot in its reedbed home. It does sound like a booming foghorn, however, when it calls, so can often be heard…
Swallow
Look out for the swallow performing great aerial feats as it catches its insect-prey on the wing. You may also see it perching on a wire, or roosting in a reedbed, as it makes its way back to…
My calendar
Stephen walks around his local patch once or twice a week throughout the year. He looks and listens carefully to discover the wild creatures hidden in the reedbed and surrounding woods.
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Mere Sands Wood - Baking and Kitchen Volunteer
As a Baking and Kitchen Volunteer you will have a fun and engaging opportunity to be the creative director of our cake and biscuit range!
We are looking for volunteers who are available…
Purple-loosestrife
A tall plant, purple-loosestrife can form dense stands of bright purple flower spikes in wet habitats like reedbeds, fens and marshes.
Reed bunting
A streaky brown bird, the reed bunting can be found in wetlands, reedbeds and on farmland across the UK. Males sport black heads and a white 'moustache'.