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September sees the start of Autumn, and the popping up of fungi all around the woodland. From 'dead man's fingers' to giant puff balls, we've seen it all so far, with much more…

More wonderful wildlife news at Brockholes this week as an Osprey has landed on our Osprey platform for the first time.

Fantastic news at Brockholes as two species of bee, never before seen at the Lancashire Wildlife Trust site, have been seen.

Butterflies in abundance and a very rare ornithological sight; brilliant bugs and dragons a plenty, there has been so much to see at Brockholes this month, every day was something new.

They both have wings, are colourful, and flutter around Brockholes at this time of year. But how can you recognise a butterfly from a moth?

In June, the fledglings start to grow into ‘teenagers’, while the parents teach them how to survive on their own. For insect lovers, June is when insect life is most abundant and the best time to…

They've yet to nest, but beautiful Ospreys have been spotted flying overhead at Brockholes and fishing in the ponds.

Despite its nickname, cuckoo spit doesn’t come from cuckoos. So what exactly is cuckoo spit, and where does it come from?

May is always a lovely month for wildlife. Whatever the weather, the circle of life moves forward and nests are built, breeding season continues, fledglings start to appear, and families explore…

They're both long, thin and brightly coloured - but do you know how to tell the difference between a Dragonfly and a Damselfly?