The lock-down during the COVID-19 outbreak has made many of our lives unrecognisable. Just two months ago, many of us would have been travelling to and from work, picking the kids up from school and …
Spring
The Spring Oak – How to identify oak trees
The oak tree goes through big changes throughout the year. In spring, the tree is coming back to life after a long period of dormancy, so what's happening? First of all are the leaves. Gone are the …
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Where does the Dandelion get its name from?
With so many wildflowers about to bloom across the North West, it can be very easy to overlook those that share our gardens. Even more so for those that are often seen as pests or weeds. The …
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A Day in the Life of a Shoveler Duck
Not all ducks you see on our lakes and rivers are ordinary mallards. One amazing species is called the Shoveler and with good reason! Shovelers prefer large bodies of water and can be seen in …
When do Tadpoles Hatch?
Many frogs have been steadily laying their frogspawn over the last few weeks, with some ponds now fit to bust! Following hibernation, female frogs can lay several thousands of eggs. As she lays …
Are Butterflies in Decline?
This week we're delighted to welcome a new Guest Blogger to the Nature Talks and Walks Blog - Amber Waddy, who asks the question, are butterflies in decline? Butterflies are one of nature’s …
