Lancashire wildlife

Foxhill Barn B & B

Four Star B & B located just outside Gisburn in East Lancashire, near to the Forest of Bowland border. Ancient hedgerows and moorland close by.

SD837464 Lat: 53:54:52N (53.9144) Lon: 2:14:53W (-2.2481)

Lower Gill Holiday Cottages

Self catering holiday cottages near Gisburn Forest and Stocks Reservoir in the Forest of Bowland. On site bluebell Woods, ponds, Ancient Woodland and stream side farm walk.

SD781535 Lat: 53:58:41N (53.9781) Lon: 2:20:03W (-2.334)

Grisedale Farm B & B and Caravan Club C.L. Site

In the Arnside and Silverdale AONB. They are in the fortunate position of being next to Leighton Moss RSPB reserve.

SD490750 Lat: 54:10:06N (54.1666) Lon: 2:46:58W (-2.7847)

Bleasdale Holiday Cottages

Holiday cottages excellent location for Hare watching and bird watching, on site bird hide, farm walks and wildlife lake. Large area managed to encourage lapwings, oystercatchers, and redshanks. At the foot of Parlick Hill and Fair Snape Fell blanket bog. Also near Beacon Fell Country Park

SD581453 Lat: 53:54:08N (53.9022) Lon: 2:38:18W (-2.6384)

The Garden Holiday Cottage

Self catering holiday cottage with wildlife garden near Beacon Fell Country Park and a short drive from the Wyre Estuary.

SD547407 Lat: 53:51:40N (53.8609) Lon: 2:41:21W (-2.6888)

Broadgate Farm B & B and Caravan Site

300 acres of managed inland, which aside it's natural beauty is also home to much wildlife, including large populations of wading birds, including Lapwings, Curlews, Redshanks and Snipe. Close to Fair Snape Fell blanket bog and Beacon Fell Country Park.

SD551456 Lat: 53:54:17N (53.9047) Lon: 2:41:02W (-2.684)

Height Top Farm Holiday Cottages

Self Catering Holiday Cottages set in open upland countryside by Pendle Hill in the Forest of Bowland Lancashire.

SD811373 Lat: 53:49:57N (53.8324) Lon: 2:17:17W (-2.2879)

Gibbon Bridge Hotel

Thank you for considering visiting us at the Gibbon Bridge Hotel in the beautiful Ribble Valley, Lancashire. Someone once said that staying in a country hotel should be like ´being utterly spoiled in your own home´. This is quite simply what myself and my ´team´ aspire to when you stay with us.

SD632427 Lat: 53:52:45N (53.879342) Lon: 2:33:40W (-2.5597997)

Caldertop Holiday Cottage

Self catering holiday Cottage accommodation near Brock Valley Nature Trail and Beacon Fell. Bird hide on site farmland managed for waders and other wildlife. Morecambe Bay and Leighton Moss are within easy reach.

SD538458 Lat: 53:54:23N (53.9064) Lon: 2:42:12W (-2.703)

Martin Lane Farmhouse Self Catering Holiday Cottages

Martin Lane Farmhouse Self Catering Holiday Cottages on site bird hide. Close to Martin Mere WWT Reserve and Mere Sands Wood LWT reserve.

SD417120 Lat: 53:36:08N (53.60212) Lon: 2:52:56W (-2.8822)

Cobden Farm B & B

4 Star Bed and Breakfast holiday accommodation in Sabden at the foot of Pendle Hill. Set in open countryside with woodland and moorland close by.

SD768363 Lat: 53:49:23N (53.8236) Lon: 2:21:10W (-2.3528)

Parkfoot Holiday & Park Homes

Holiday & Park Homes ideally placed to enjoy the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland as well as coastal Lancashire.

SD672719 Lat: 54:08:34N (54.14272) Lon: 2:30:10W (-2.50282)

Malkin Tower Farm Holiday Cottages

Four star accommodation with uninterrupted panoramic countryside. Set in upland pasture with wooded country lanes, canal and small reservoirs close by. Each year we aim to plant at least 50 native trees and add to our birdbox collection. We are always on hand to provide advice on what to see locally. Three cottages, accommodation for 3, 2, and 1 persons.

SD871426 Lat: 53:52:47N (53.87973) Lon: 2:11:49W (-2.19697)

The Wimslow Guest-House Morecambe Bay

Views of Morecambe Bay and close to Arnside and Silverdale AONB and Leighton Moss RSPB reserve.

SD440649 Lat: 54:04:38N (54.07717) Lon: 2:51:24W (-2.85672)

The Craigwell Hotel Morecambe Bay

Three Star Guest House. On the shore of Morecambe Bay a short drive from Arnside and Silverdale AONB and Leighton Moss RSPB reserve.We can cater for birdwatching parties from 1 to 14 in number and can make make arrangements for packed lunches, guides - just ask.

SD440649 Lat: 54:04:38N (54.07717) Lon: 2:51:25W (-2.85696)

Dalesbridge

Beautifully situated in the Forest of Bowland at the point where it meets the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Dalesbridge offers a variety of excellent group and individual accomodation, including Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering, Bunkhouses and of course the Campsite.

SD 762676 Lat: 54:06:14N (54.104562) Lon: 2:21:53W (-2.364941)

Elizabeth Mills

Freelance Wildlife Artist and Illustrator who lives in Gisburn but spends a lot of her time in The Forest of Bowland. One half of the team responsible for Lancashirewildlife.org.uk

SD839492 Lat: 53:56:22N (53.9349) Lon: 2:14:47W (-2.2634)

Forrest Hills environmetaly friendly conference facilities

Forrest Hills is an attractive rural venue for meetings, golf, fly fishing, corporate events, small conferences, management training and much more.

SD496571 Lat: 54:00:28N (54.0077) Lon: 2:46:13W (-2.7702)

Stocks Reservoir

Stocks Reservoir in the heart of the Forest of Bowland close to Gisburn Forest.

SD717554 Lat: 53:59:38N (53.9943) Lon: 2:25:59W (-2.4325)

Bowland Hen Harrier Project (Beacon Fell Country Park)

SD567426 Lat: 53:52:42N (53.8784) Lon: 2:39:32W (-2.6588)

Forest of Bowland AONB

A nationally protected landscape that is internationally important for its heather moorland, blanket bog and rare birds. The AONB is managed by a partnership of landowners, farmers, voluntary organisations, wildlife groups, recreation groups, local councils and government agencies, who work to protect, conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of this special area.

Waddow Lodge Garden

Waddow Lodge Garden We are open throughout the year for organised groups and individuals to visit by prior arrangement.

SD731433 Lat: 53:53:08N (53.88534) Lon: 2:24:38W (-2.41016)

Leighton Moss (RSPB)

Largest remaining reedbeed in north-west England. Bitterns, Egrets, Marsh Harriers, overwintering wildfowl.RSPB Reserve

SD476749 Lat: (-2.80263) Lon: (54.16700673)

Heysham Bird Observatory (LWT)

The observatory was set up in 1980. It involves ringing,'vis mig' counts (including seabirds) and general monitoring in the Heysham Nature reserve/power stations/harbour area.

SD407601 Lat: (54.03411) Lon: (-2.90541)

Wyre Estuary Country Park

Day to day happenings in the Wyre Estuary Country Park. The Wyre Estuary Country Park situated on the banks of the River Wyre in Thornton. The Wyreside Visitor Centre which acts as a focal point for visitors to the Country Park houses toilets, exhibitions, refreshments, tourist information and a Countryside Rangers Office.

SD355430 Lat: (53.88007) Lon: (-2.98143)

Hesketh Out Marsh

This new saltmarsh reserve is a great place to admire the gathered pink-footed geese, wigeons, teals and other wildfowl in winter, along with big flocks of wading birds like golden plovers, lapwings and black-tailed godwits. In spring the marshes are alive with the sight and sound of displaying waders, including avocets and lapwings.

SD422251 Lat: (53.719548) Lon: (-2.876604)

Marshside (RSPB)

Coastal reserve, visitor centre, hides and a viewing platform. There's something for everyone all year round at this delightful coastal reserve. In the spring you can see brown hares boxing in the fields, while in the early summer you'll spot nesting birds like avocets and lapwings. During the winter months the skies fill with visiting waterfowl such as pink-footed geese and wigeons, not to mention birds of prey that can set flocks wheeling over the marshes.

SD353205 Lat: (53.677112) Lon: (-2.980514)

Lancashire Wildlife Trust

The Barn Cuerden Valley Park Lancashire Wildlife Trust HQ

SD565238 Lat: (53.7025) Lon: (-2.65629)

Haslingden Grane

Three large Reservoirs rich in birdlife, also woodland and moorland walks, visitor centre

SD753230 Lat: (53.702956) Lon: (-2.373047)

Martin Mere (WWT)

Birds, wetland and visitor attractions. Entrance fee for non-members.WWT

SD420145 Lat: (53.62234) Lon: (-2.86881)

North Lancs Ringing Group

NLRG was formed in 1957 to help in the study of birds in the Lancaster and District Birdwatching Society area. There are currently 12 active ringers.

South West Lancs. Ringing Group

South-West Lancashire Ringing Group

Preston Society

We are a society that meets each Monday evening from September through to March to enjoy a programme of talks based around a wide variety of natural history subjects. During the Summer months we also meet on Monday evenings for a walk round local sites of interest

Dave McGrath Wildlife Safaris

I live in Blackpool - not normally noted for its 'natural' wildlife but believe me we have plenty from the sea itself with its fish, seals and porpoises, to the beach and its starfish, shrimps and shells, all the way back through the town centre and the nesting Peregrine Falcons to the marvelous Marton Mere nature reserve. Smaller than its almost namesake Martin Mere south of the Ribble but no less important.

I Love Arnside & Silverdale

Here is my blog of records,Poems and photographs which I would love to share with you. In the main my blog refers to Nature subjects within this most beautiful North Lancs/Cumbria areas

Another Bird Blog

Phil Slade I live "Over Wyre

Bill Aspins Birding Blog 2

East Lancashire

Birds2blog

Pete Woodruff Lancaster

Dave's Birding Blog

Rishton

Fleetwood Birder

Birding and ringing around the Fleetwood anrea

Jonathan Scragg's Birding Blog

A guide to a 15 year old Lancashire birders trips, sightings and photography

Mike Watson's Diary

East Lancashire and Bowland

Zac Hinchcliffe

Preston

Spudds Nature

Brockholes and Preston area