Low Moor and Oakenshaw Wildlife

Martyn Priestley investigating and recording an amazing variety of wildlife in an urban oasis

butterflies

Spring butterflies and Common Buzzards…

A nice selection of spring butterflies at Toad Holes Beck today. A Speckled Wood was enjoying the shade, two Small Whites by the middle pond, three Small tortoiseshell feeding on Lesser celandine and a single Peacock feeding on Blackthorn. Also of interest…

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Autumn butterflies and Ragwort…

The plant Ragwort always seems to get bad press as it can be poisonous to horses. But from a wildlife perspective Ragwort is an excellent wildlife plant and provides food into November for many insects. With the weather being fairly warm and sunny today…

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Have a nature-friendly bonfire night, says the RSPB November 1, 2017
The RSPB is encouraging everyone to remember wildlife when planning bonfires and firework displays this weekend.
RSPB appeal for help naming 100,000 knot on Norfolk nature reserve July 27, 2017
The RSPB is calling on the public to 'Name a Knot' to support their Snettisham Hide crowdfunding appeal
Natural fun at RSPB Leighton Moss this summer July 25, 2017
Keeping the family entertained during the summer holidays can often seem a daunting task. So what better way to enjoy those seemingly endless days of summer than by having a wild time at Leighton Moss nature reserve. Families looking for a great day out will discover lots of ways to explore the outdoors with a […]
Anna Turley MP champions threatened seabird July 24, 2017
Anna Turley MP has visited a conservation project in Teesside dedicated to reversing the fortunes of the little tern, one of the UK's most threatened seabirds.

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