Wildlife & Nature 'March is a perfect time to start planting and sowing seeds'
March is here and with it spring has finally arrived. Here is our monthly column from Andrew Mather of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust.
Wildlife and Nature There is nothing like a cold crisp bright winter day
Well it’s been proper cold hasn’t it? We have witnessed winter days like those recalled by older folk who remember day after day of frosts being annual events.
Wildlife Winter Solstice: 'Let us not wish our days away until warmer weather comes'
As the year nears its ending our oldest traditional festival is nearly upon us. When the long nights and dark cold days reach their peak we arrive at the Winter Solstice.
Wildlife & Countryside November: The role hedges play in protecting our wildlife
November has arrived and the weather for once seems to be giving what we can expect – wind and rain! The temperature has dropped, the clocks have gone back and some people have gone into hiding waiting for spring.
Wildlife & Countryside There is no such thing as bad weather – just the wrong clothes!
Well Autumn has certainly arrived. It felt like it came overnight! As the temperature begins to fall and daylight hours reduce for some it is a time to start to spend more time indoors.
Wildlife & Countryside There is no such thing as bad weather – just the wrong clothes!
Well Autumn has certainly arrived. It felt like it came overnight! As the temperature begins to fall and daylight hours reduce for some it is a time to start to spend more time indoors.
Wildlife September: What you might spot in the countryside and in your garden
Well September has finally arrived and our short summer is over. After a hotter than average Spring we ended up with quite a bit of rain during our Summer months.
