Even though I live in Chorlton, I didn’t even visit Didsbury’s Fletcher Moss Park until lockdown, but when I did I realised that it is an absolute urban wildlife paradise, especially for birds. Fletcher Moss Park contains its own rockery…
Deer rutting and birdwatching at Dunham Massey
The National Trust estate of Dunham Massey is a treat for wildlife lovers in so many ways, whether its birdwatching or deer rutting that you’re interested in. Located in the borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester near Altrincham, the Dunham…
Urban birdwatching at Stretford Ees in Manchester
The floodplain of Stretford Ees is a secret birding site next to the River Mersey and Turn Moss in Chorlton. This undiscovered gem in the Mersey Valley is the perfect place for urban birding in South Manchester and I only…
Urban wildlife in Chorlton Water Park in Manchester
Chorlton Water Park is a real wildlife oasis in South Manchester and its proved to be a real lifeline for people during the coronavirus lockdown. Just like Sale Water Park, the lake is made from a flooded gravel pit that…
The secret garden (wild)life of Merseybank Estate in Manchester
I have lived on Merseybank Estate in Chorlton for six years and like many people I became more obsessed with wildlife during the coronavirus lockdown. As I was working from home, I spent my lunch breaks and evening watching everything…
Urban birding on the River Mersey in Manchester
The River Mersey starts at Stockport and ends at Liverpool where it joins the sea, running through Chorlton in Manchester which is a beautiful spot for watching wildlife like water birds. I’ve lived next to this mighty river on Merseybank…
Urban birdwatching at Sale Water Park and Sale Ees in Manchester
Sale Water Park is a great place for urban birdwatching in Manchester and as it’s in my local area I’ve been photographing birds and logging my sightings here during lockdown. The park used to be a gravel pit which was…
Lockdown fun: Play Birdy Bingo with your kids!
Watching birds is an easy and free way to occupy bored kids and they’re learning about nature too. Lockdown has got many of us out and about in our local neighbourhoods and there’s been a huge surge of interest in…
Urban birdwatching at Southern Cemetery in Manchester
Southern Cemetery is on my doorstep so I decided to use lockdown as a chance to explore it and see what birds I could find it there in the springtime. It is the large municipal cemetery in the UK and…
Where to find wildlife on Langkawi Island in Malaysia
If you’re visiting Langkawi Island and you want to get a taste of Malaysia’s incredible wildlife, without going to Borneo then this is the guide for you. I found some beautiful creatures in Langkawi with very little cash and just…
Crocodiles and birdwatching at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve in Singapore
The Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is my favourite place to find wildlife in Singapore so this is all about how to get there and how to spot the crocodiles and other creatures! How to get to Sungei Buloh To get…
Everything you need to help your child become a nature detective
Nature is all around us, and a lot of the time it’s absolutely free to visit, and fresh air is great for tiring out little ones! There are plenty of other benefits too. One of the ways that you can…