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 …
Minibeasts
Reports and observations of any minibeasts seen on the Reserve and in the Orchard.
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 …
Ichneumon Wasp
This species of ichneumon wasp (Gasteruption jaculator) was seen on the reserve yesterday. They use their long ovipositor … Read More
Nomada Flava
Phil Hendry took this lovely photo of a cuckoo bee on the margin of the Long Pads – … Read More
Margins, cornfield flowers and butterflies
These wildflowers were in the crop and are visible from Aldcliffe Rd. It will be harvested soon so hurry along … Read More
Speckled wood in Little wood
This speckled wood butterfly was sun-bathing on field maple leaves on the path-side edge of Little wood.
Hoverflies in the Orchard
Lovely sunny day so visited the Orchard this afternoon (23.04.2017) to enjoy the wildlife. So much buzzing about! … Read More
Butterfly
Orange tip butterflies observed in the Orchard and Paddock whilst we were volunteering yesterday