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Wildlife Diaries
Wildlife laws under threat: Habitats Regulations
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we're sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Sue…
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?
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…
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…
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…
How to grow a wildlife- friendly vegetable garden
Learn about companion planting, friendly pest control, organic repellents and how wildlife and growing vegetables can go hand in hand.
How to make a hedge for wildlife
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.
March's Wildlife Sightings at Brockholes
March is a wonderful time of year for spotting wildlife at Brockholes!