Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Despite the somewhat damp and dismal weather experienced during the month of February, there have nevertheless been some superb wildlife sightings out on the reserve. Here are some of our top…
Ever wondered where butterflies and moths go once summer is over? Discover the different ways these beautiful insects spend the winter months.
From blue tits to robins, and curlews to bittern - the wildlife at Brockholes this February has been unprecedented due to the warm weather. But what have you seen on the reserve in the last month…
It’s that time of month again where we announce the winners of our monthly photography competition, with the theme for February being ‘Winter Birds’.
February’s photography competition theme was ‘Winter Birds’, and we received a delightful selection of amazing photographs from right across our region.
Take a look at a selection of the wildlife spotted at Brockholes throughout February!
Despite our region being battered by storms Dudley and Eunice throughout February, that didn’t stop our photography competition participants capturing some amazing images. Last month's theme…
Strong winds and rain have been a feature of the last week or so at Brockholes, but there has been lots to see between squalls.
The Wildlife Trusts’ youth activism manager, Arran Wilson, draws on his background as a lecturer in zoology to explore what exactly hibernation is, and which animals rely on it to get through…
Winter in the North West is anything but lifeless, especially where birdlife is concerned. From flashy thrushes to peeping and piping waders, our winter birds are certainly blessed with northern…
December saw Brockholes Nature Reserve transform, as winter arrived with purpose. However, despite the notable change in weather conditions the reserve has consistently been awash with fascinating…