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Ben keeps a diary of all the wildlife that he spots. He challenges himself to see new species: if he finds something that he doesn’t recognise, he takes a photograph so that he can look it up.
Creeping jenny
Creeping jenny is a low-growing plant of wet grasslands, riverbanks, ponds and wet woods. It has cup-like, yellow flowers and is a popular choice for garden ponds.
Mark's wildlife encounters
Hello my name is Mark Baldwin. I work at Brockholes in the catering team and I have an endless love and passion for all wildlife, especially harriers. Going forward I am going to be doing a blog…
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…
Wildlife Diaries
Mark's wildlife encounters - the hobby
Right nature lovers it's time for my second blog! This piece is all about one of my favorite birds here at Brockholes, the elegant and speedy Hobby.
Wildlife Diaries - Helping our ground nesting birds thrive
Lorna and the team have been busy making the perfect habitat for our ground nesting birds on Number 1 Pit Island. This is no mean feat, and the group have worked through all weather to make sure…
February Wildlife Sightings
Take a look at a selection of the wildlife spotted at Brockholes throughout February!
January Wildlife Sightings
As the new year rolled in, the wildlife at Brockholes came out to play!
What do we mean by 'disturbing wildlife'?
We often talk about the importance of not disturbing wildlife, but what does it actually mean?
Hibernation – wildlife’s winter survival strategy
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…