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.
Ever wondered where butterflies and moths go once summer is over? Discover the different ways these beautiful insects spend the winter months.
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…
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…
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…
Duncan helps to manage the pockets of peatland at Bell Crag Flow, near Newcastle. The ancient landscapes that he works on are around 10,000 years old. These sites are great for wildlife but they…
April has brought us some fantastic wildlife sightings at Brockholes!
No matter the weather, the wildlife at Brockholes always thrives!
Summer is officially here, and what a glorious month June has been for wildlife!
Niamh loves to feed the birds, so makes natural feeders out of pinecones and berries, to help them through the winter. She’ll tie this to a branch so that the birds can feast from it safely.