The Wasp and the Fly
This is a solitary digger wasp, probably Genus Ectemnius. The hoverfly underneath it is its prey, which it has paralysed …
Sightings & Observations
All reported wildlife sightings and plant observations made on the Nature Reserve and in the Orchard. Reports include: birds, minibeasts, other animals, plants and flowers.
Pond Dipping
The North Lancashire Wildlife Group held a very successful pond dipping event in Flora Field at the end of August …
Water Scorpion
Water Scorpion found today in Flora Field ponds during pond-dipping session …
Good News for the Lapwing
A fully grown juvenile has been seen hanging out on the reserve so …
Deer Near West Field
This male roe deer was seen crossing the farm track and heading for the West Field hedge …
Wild Rose
There are several of these lovely roses along the Pony Wood path …
Lesser Whitethroat
A lesser whitethroat with fledglings was in the hedge by Long Pads …
Mum and Young in Flora Field
This roe deer and fawn were happily feeding …
Roe Deer Doe and Fawn
The roe deer with her fawn were spotted in an Aldcliffe Rd. garden adjacent to Upper Sowerholme …
Roe Doe in Hay Meadow
Lone roe doe seen in the Hay Meadow heading towards the stream …