High brown fritillary
Considered Britain's most threatened butterfly, the high brown fritillary can be only be found in a few areas of England and Wales.
Considered Britain's most threatened butterfly, the high brown fritillary can be only be found in a few areas of England and Wales.
The chocolate-brown raft spider inhabits bogs and ponds. It can be spotted sitting near the water, its legs touching the surface. When it feels the vibrations of potential prey, it rushes out to…
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Bats are incredible and can regularly be spotted in our urban areas…
We are looking for volunteers with a range general practical and DIY skills to help to to keep our floating Visitor Village looking its best and operating efficiently.
You will support the…
Could you represent the Trust by attending a wide range of Exhibitions, Events and Fairs across Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside?
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This brown seaweed lives high up on rocky shores, just below the high water mark. Its blades are usually twisted, giving it the name Spiral Wrack.
Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.
This small finch nests on moorlands and coastal crofts, spending the winter on the coast. The UK population has declined dramatically.
The Leisler's bat flies fast and high near the treetops, but you might also spot it flying around lamp posts, looking for insects attracted to the light.
A pretty and distinctive little waterbird, the mandarin duck was introduced from the Far East as its name suggests. Oddly for a duck, it nests in trees, sometimes high above the water.
Bev is grateful to live down the road from Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, a 210ha wetland site which stores excess water from the River Torne during times of high
rainfall. This saved her…