Wildlife & Birdwatching in Lancashire
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From the rugged moorlands of Bowland to the dramatic sands of Morecambe Bay, Lancashire is renowned for its birds and wildlife. The county’s varied countryside is home to world-famous breeding grounds and attracts birdwatchers from across the globe eager for a sight of its rare species. From the hen harrier in its hillside home to the red throated diver on the shores of the Irish Sea, Lancashire is a mecca for bird lovers throughout the year.
Whatever part of the county you are exploring, take your binoculars and prepare to be rewarded for your patience by a real wildlife show. This is a part of England rich in nature as well as heritage and be prepared to be dazzled (if you’re lucky you will see one of the country’s rarest plants too – the Lady’s Slipper Orchid – Cypripedium Calceolus).
Also check out the Lancashire Wildlife Blog which includes blogs from around the county as well as features on wildlife hotspots.
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Lancashire's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Lancashire's Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are nationally protected landscapes and have an international importance for their moorland, blanket bog and the rare birds that make their home there.
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Morecambe Bay and Lancashire's Estuaries
The Wyre Estuary and the surrounding saltmarshes offer a unique and rich habitat for breeding birds. Morecambe Bay and the Ribble Estuary are two of the most important sites in the whole of the UK for the wintering and passage of waders and wildfowl.
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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
50 acre landscaped Waterfowl gardens where you can feed the world's largest and endangered species straight from your hand.
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RSPB Leighton Moss
North West England's largest reed bed with five hides overlooking shallow meres. From bearded tits and bitterns to marsh harriers and red deer.
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Wyre Estuary Country Park
Wyre Estuary Country Park situated on the banks of the River Wyre in Thornton. An ideal place for a quiet stroll and for naturalists to study a wide variety of habitats and wildlife.
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