Conservationists condemn dangerous and illegal shoot on Astley Moss
Conservationists have reacted with anger over a pheasant shoot on a 'fragile' nature reserve.
Conservationists have reacted with anger over a pheasant shoot on a 'fragile' nature reserve.
A handsome gamebird, the pheasant is an introduced species that has settled here with little problem. It can be spotted in its farmland and woodland habitats, although you'll probably hear…
Marvel at a true wilderness nestled just a stone’s throw from the urban jungle.
Once considered a weed of cornfields, the Pheasant's-eye was nearly wiped out by intensive agricultural practices. Today, it can be found in deliberately seeded areas, and on roadside verges…
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,…
From our infamous worker bee to the more unusual looking shield bugs with bodies resembling medieval armour, Manchester is crawling with insects.
Global consultancy and construction company, Mace, are funding the restoration of 157 hectares of precious mossland habitat in Greater Manchester over the next five years.
Charlotte Castle, our heritage and conservation trainee, uncovers what wetlands mean to us and our wildlife this World Wetlands Day
Moths are often overlooked, misunderstood and under-appreciated insects, yet our wetlands and reedbeds are home to some incredibly beautiful and really important moth species.