What was seen in September?
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…
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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.
Joyous June – What wildlife has been see this month?
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…
Magical May - What has been seen at Brockholes?
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…
Amazing sights seen in April
We waited with bated breath for the first signs of spring, and when they arrived, their colour and sound sung loud and clear. The season is finally here.
Have you seen the Garganey?
Over the last few weeks we have had a new visitor on the site. He's extremely rare in Lancashire, and many of our visitors have enjoyed seeing him on Meadow Lake.
What's Been Seen This February?
From blue tits to robins, and curlews to bittern - the wildlife at Brockholes this February has been unprecedented due to the warm weather. But what have you seen on the reserve in the last month…
Have you seen the Bittern?
A welcome winter visitor to Brockholes, the Bittern has once again returned and has been spotted by a few regular visitors.
What has been seen so far in November?
The trees are turning and the starlings are murmuring, Autumn is in its prime and wildlife is rife all over our 250-acres of nature reserve.
Welcoming the return of the Little Ringed Plovers
The summer heatwave has affected wildlife in many ways. Most notably for us, it has given us an abundance of butterflies and falling water levels at the reserve.