Craig Smith
More than ever the nature reserve provided a life line to so many people, both through visits in person and seeing photos on line. It provided a insight into the outdoors when trapped indoors, and showed how nature and wildlife will always continue to flourish.
John has shared 12 key moments with us:
Jen Coates
The female smew, first spotted in October 2019 remained and continued to delight visitors into the Spring of 2020.
Craig Smith
Several of these delightful waders stopped off at Brockholes on their Spring migration.
Bill Aspin
This tiny wader is a very scarce migrant so one seen on the 16th May was very notable. It was only the second ever recorded on the reserve since records began.
Simon Joseph
Two of these delightful migrant dragonflies were seen in June.
Phil Larkin
This spectacular butterfly was sighted on the 16th June. It was the first record for the reserve.
Trevor Southward
A great name for this hoverfly seen on the 14th July and another first sighting for the reserve.
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An adult gannet found on the 26th August was sadly in poor condition and was found dead the next day. This was the first reserve record of this spectacular seabird and was the 213th species of bird to be recorded at Brockholes.
Bittern - Paul Lambert
The Bittern which appeared on the 28th August was our earliest autumn arrival recorded. It showed regularly in flight during September to the delight of those who saw it.
Bill Aspin
A family group of hobbies was present in September and the juveniles provided breathtaking views as they chased dragonflies around the reserve.
Bill Aspin
One of these striking birds visited on the 23rd October and was the second record for this species on the reserve.
John Wright
Towards the end of the year, five of these lovely stonechat birds could be found. One particularly confiding female entertained many visitors.
Kim Schofield-Jones
Kevin the Kestrel showed beautifully throughout the year and he has lifted the spirits of countless folk both in person and on line. This wonderful picture of him was drawn by Kim Schofield -Jones.
Ben Abbott
Whether through social media, or directly by email, we love receiving your photographs of wildlife around Brockholes.
Don't forget to enter our photography competition as well, and you could win £100 in focus vouchers!
