What wonderful wildlife was spotted in March?
With brighter days and lighter nights, the month of March marks the beginning of spring, and this welcome seasonal change has seen Brockholes burst into life. From fascinating plant life to…
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What was seen in October?
Despite the somewhat damp and dismal weather experienced this month, October has nevertheless been an outstanding month for wildlife out on Brockholes Nature Reserve. Here are some of our top…
What wondrous wildlife was spotted in August?
Despite the markedly changeable weather conditions experienced during the month of August. It has once again been a marvellous month for wildlife out on Brockholes Nature Reserve. Here are some of…
What was seen in July?
With warm weather returning, July has been a marvellous month for a vast array of wildlife out on Brockholes Nature Reserve. Here are some of our top wildlife sightings from July.
Lookalike birds - Swifts, Swallows and Martins
Is it a bird, is it a plane? Well, it's probably a bird...but which one is it? Do you know your swifts from your swallows?
R is for... Robin
One of the nation’s favourite birds. The robin redbreast is present right across the country and with their striking red flash and memorable song they are easily recognisable.
What was seen in November?
Winter is on its way. With temperatures falling and the weather changing. It’s a marvellous time to head out and spot the seasonal wildlife on offer at Brockholes. Here are some of our top…
L is for...Lapwings
The distinctive rounded wings of the Lapwing are displayed beautifully when it wheels around a winter sky in a massive flock.
The Osprey has landed
More wonderful wildlife news at Brockholes this week as an Osprey has landed on our Osprey platform for the first time.
Jolly July - What wildlife has been seen this month?
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.