Kirkless Local Nature Reserve
Rare willow tits, flower-rich meadows and industrial relics live in harmony in this green oasis which forms a crucial piece of the Wigan Greenheart.
Rare willow tits, flower-rich meadows and industrial relics live in harmony in this green oasis which forms a crucial piece of the Wigan Greenheart.
In his final blog from Heysham Nature Reserve, Alan Wright sees a wildlife spectacle and seeks some of the many birds recorded on the reserve.
Birds and amphibians thrive in this small but important nature reserve hidden among the urban landscape.
In the first of a series of blogs, Alan Wright explores the autumn wildlife around Heysham Nature Reserve.
This is an immersive opportunity for someone to gain skills in undertaking practical conservation and land management work.
Healthy wetlands store carbon and slow the flow of water, cleaning it naturally and reducing flood risk downstream. They support an abundance of plant life, which in turn provide perfect shelter,…