The High And Roes Of A Nature Reserve

Since opening in 2011, Brockholes nature reserve has proved to be a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Lancashire Wildlife Trust’s Alan Wright celebrates a brilliant summer at the reserve

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What are the high points at a 250-acre nature reserve? There are so many and they will depend on your viewpoint or interest. The sighting of a young osprey was a big moment for birders, but they will be more than delighted if bittern overwinter in the Meadow Lake in the coming months. The white-letter hairstreak will always excite insect experts but we have also had two new species of bees at Brockholes this summer. Otters always cause a stir, too, when they wander over from the River Ribble looking for fish, but we are always delighted to see our brown hares and roe deer in the morning. Whether you are working or visiting, the reserve always has something wild going on.