Spring
Discover Spring
From Bluebells to Birdsong
From the gradual arrival of migrant birds to the unrolling of bluebell carpets - spring is a great unfolding story when everything seems possible, writes Simon Barnes. In spring we have our beginnings. Life starts again: the early flowers daringly lift their heads above the earth and the birds burst into song. Spring is showtime, with the almost ridiculously sumptuous shag-pile carpets of bluebells and the deafening chorus at dawn.
Brampton Wood Bluebells - Chris French
Discover Bluebells
Carpets of native English bluebells in ancient woodlands are a very special and very British wildlife spectacle.
Bee fly on blossom by Sue Barnard
The Science of Spring
Discover the science of spring as Communities and Wildlife officer, Becca, looks at seasonal wildlife with in our three counties.
Wild about gardens
The Wildlife Trusts are a key partner in Wild About Gardens, along with the RHS.
This year we’re calling on gardeners across the country to help save hoverflies. This fly family is the second most significant pollinator after bees – some species of hoverfly are known to visit more flowers than bees. Find out more about the benefits by downloading our Be a Hoverfly Hero booklet below.
Spring Updates
Wooing in the wild
A peek at the passionate world of animal courtship
The brilliance of beetles
Steve Garland, chair of Lancashire Wildlife Trust and beetle expert, explores the world of these incredible, armoured insects.
The Positives of Lockdown
Communities and Wildlife Officer Rebecca Neal presents highlights and favourite photos of spring and summer 2020
Top Reserves This Spring
Betony at Upwood Meadows June - c. Robert Enderby
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