📢 Our September Bulletin is out now! Stay updated with the latest news, events, and insights. Don’t miss what’s happening this month! 📷 Read it here: mailchi.mp/e5f777f69afb...

Sea Aster at Oglet Bay crammed with inverts today, inc. the fantastic Short-winged Coneheads, Honey Bees, Red-tailed Bumblebees (inc this not so red variant). Best of all a Clouded Yellow in off the river and powered inland (along with 100s of 'small' whites) @mbblerc.bsky.social

It's been a long time since I last saw Montagu's Harrier, so a lingering juvenile up on the Ribble at Marshside RSPB was too hard to resist this evening. @mbblerc.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Sefton #Ribble #UKBirding #Lancsbirding youtu.be/vN0YcGXttM0?...

Fantastic #seawatch from the Brittania on the #Mersey between 12:20 & 13:20. Leach's Petrel, juv Sabines Gull, ad & juv Black Terns, 4 Arctic Tern, 4 Kittiwake, 3 Common Scoter, ad & 2nd w Med Gull, & Peregrine! @mbblerc.bsky.social #LeachsPetrel #seabirds #UKBIRDING #Lancsbirding

Our friends over at LERN are hiring! They’re recruiting for a new role and it’s a brilliant opportunity for someone passionate about biological recording and environmental work in Lancashire. Follow the link to find out more: fa-esms-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Celebrating Farmland Species Recovery! 🌱 Funded by Natural England, we worked with 5 farms in Liverpool City Region to boost habitats, plant hedgerows & wetlands, and see 10 target species return - including Purple Ramping Fumitory! 💚 #NatureRecovery #SpeciesRecoveryProgramme

🌲We still have a couple of spaces available for tonight's Twilight Session on Tree ID and Plant Galls. Book one of the few remaining tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s... 🌳

🌿 Join us for BioBlitz on the Green! 🐦🦋 Come along to Millbrook Millennium Green THIS Saturday 19th July, 11am –3pm for a fun-filled day to record wildlife 📍 Millbrook Millennium Green, Liverpool, L32 0TG 🎟️ FREE ENTRY

A superb find, Josh! Thanks for sharing 🙂

Join us at the Millbrook Millennium Green Bioblitz on the 19th July 🦋🐝🐞🐛🍃

Join us on the 2nd September for a guided walk and talk on Bats at Court Hey Park – perfect for nature lovers! ❗️AUGUST SESSION FULLY BOOKED❗️ 📲 Follow the link to book on, still spaces available: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s...

🚨 We're hiring a Biodiversity Data and GIS Officer! 🍃 Join a passionate team, make an impact, and grow in a dynamic role. 📩 Follow the link to find out more and how to apply: ats-sefton.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/31...

📢 Our June Bulletin is out now! Stay updated with the latest news, events, and insights. Don’t miss what’s happening this month! 📥 Read it here: mailchi.mp/33fba1b93cd0...

❗️JUST 2 SPACES LEFT FOR OUR TWILIGHT SESSION TOMORROW❗️ Join us on the 1st of July for our workshop on Crickets & Grasshoppers at Court Hey Park – perfect for nature lovers! 📲 Scan the QR code or follow the link to book on, still spaces available: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s...

🌙✨ Twilight Sessions at Merseyside Biobank! ✨🌙 🦗 Join us for our next wildlife session on the 1st of July! All info including where, what & when on the graphic. 📲 Scan the QR code or follow the link to book on, still spaces available: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s...

🦋 - Dr Phil Smith's Nature Notes for May. 🐝 - The record breaking dry spell has meant there have been some unusual and new sightings, with some species enjoying the weather, and others struggling. Best read with a cup of tea! merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2025/06...

🐝 Today is World Environment Day 🌸 💚 Whether it’s reducing plastic use, conserving energy, planting a tree, or simply spreading awareness, every action counts. 🍃 What small change will you make today for a better tomorrow?

A selection of invertebrates from today.

I always find nature incredible and how it finds a way. This Oak Tree yesterday that has grown on top of a gravel pile. #oak #oaktree #nature #ukwildlife

Maidenhair Fern for #wildflowerhour growing down an old well beneath the Manor Farm pub, Rainhill... really restricted distribution in the northwest too 🤯 #Botany #ferns

🦟- Dr Phil Smith's April Wildlife Notes are now up on our website. Head over via our Linktree to read all about his sightings over a very dry April. Including a sighting of this wasp, Apechthis compunctor (pictured) merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2025/05...

🌜Our next two Twilight sessions are now live! Tuesday 3rd June; 18.30-20.30; North Merseyside Butterflies and Moths; Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1320063518... Tuesday 1st July; 18.30-20.30; Grasshoppers of North Merseyside; Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1347610181...

Are you interested in wildlife and can you spare any time to help with some wildlife recording? We are looking for volunteers for a BioBlitz at Lunt Meadows Friday 30th May 2025, 08.00-16.00. Further details here: www.lancswt.org.uk/events/2025-...

🌻With City Nature Challenge all wrapped up, check out how we exceeded each of the previous years we took part and what the top recorded species were! You can also see how we placed locally, nationally and globally. 🐞

🐞🍄Our April Bulletin has just been sent out, take a look to see what we have been up to last month and to find out what is happening in May!🦢🐚 tinyurl.com/MBB-Bulletin

🌻No Mow May is here, put away the lawnmower and your local wildlife will thank you! 🌻 Click here if you want to find out more! www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/no...

🍃 THE CITY NATURE CHALLENGE STARTS TODAY 🦋 Follow the link to see our events in the Liverpool region: www.inaturalist.org/projects/cit... 🐝 Please share with us your sightings ⭐️ We can’t wait to see what species you find

The @batconservation.bsky.social are looking for adults to take part in one of two online focus groups. There are limited places available, so make sure you register your interest before the 30th of April. More information and link here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

We’re looking forward to this weekend’s #citynaturechallenge 📚 Here we’ve added some important dates, FAQs and tips on what to do this weekend. The full list of FAQs can be found here: www.citynaturechallenge.org/faq ⭐️ We can’t wait to see what species you find

🌸Another event has been confirmed for Liverpool City Nature Challenge 2025. Join us at Mesnes Park, Newton-le-Willows, 26th April, 10:00-15:00. You can book tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mesnes-par... Or check out all of our other CNC2025 events here: www.inaturalist.org/projects/cit...

🚨 1 week to go until this years #citynaturechallenge ➡️ See the photos for a reminder on what the challenge is, and what you’ll need to get involved 🦋 Follow the link to our project journal: www.inaturalist.org/projects/cit... ⭐️ We can’t wait to see what species you record!

Phil Smith's March Wildlife Notes are now on our website. Head over via our bio to see which species have appeared over the last month. It's a great opportunity to see what you can spot over the long water weekend if you can manage to get out recording. merseysidebiobank.org.uk?p=3316&previ...

City Nature Challenge is only 3 weeks away and more events are being added in Liverpool. These include: Sun 27 Apr Netherley Park, Wood Lane entrance 10.30 - 15.00 Mon 28 Apr Speke and Garston Coastal Reserve 10.00 - 15.00 More details for all events can be found here: tinyurl.com/CNC2025Journal

Ready to take part in this year’s #citynaturechallenge? 🐝🦎🐦‍⬛🐿️🌱🌸🌳🍄 ➡️ See our photos to find out what you’ll need and more details about what to do over the weekend 🦋 Follow the link to our project journal: www.inaturalist.org/projects/cit... ⭐️ We can’t wait to see what species you find!

🌹City Nature Challenge is drawing closer. Take part in your back garden, local greenspace or join us at one of our events (tinyurl.com/CNC2025Journ... 🦆By taking part you could win a prize, which will help you in your future recording efforts!🪰

🐞🐦‍⬛🌳23 days until City Nature Challenge 2025 begins! If you want to take part in an event check out our project journal, or you can take pictures on your local walk or even in your garden! 🦆🦋☘️https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2025-liverpool-city-region/journal

Exciting Twilight Sessions at Merseyside BioBank this April & May! 🌿 📱April: City Nature Challenge - Learn wildlife recording & species ID with iNaturalist. 🦎May: Discover reptiles in North Merseyside. Check out the QR codes or our Eventbrite here: shorturl.at/vs2pn

Dr Phil Smith’s February Wildlife Notes are now live on our website, follow the link below to take a look 🌱🌼🐝🪿 merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2025/03...

🌍🐾 Today is World Wildlife Day! 🦁🌿 Our planet is home to incredible creatures, from the depths of the oceans to the highest mountains. However, many of them are facing threats like habitat loss, climate change, and poaching…

Mersey Rivers Trust are hiring a Senior Projects & Partnership Manager in the Greater Manchester area. More information/how to apply in the link below, closing date is the 28th March 2025. www.merseyrivers.org/index.php/co...

TWILIGHT SESSION Join us on 4th March for our next Twilight Session, where we’ll be looking into different mammal projects, including recent harvest mouse and brown hare survey updates Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s...

There’s still time to apply for the role below, closing date is the 20th February: eas.merseysidebiobank.org.uk/about-us-2/j...

Help shape the Mersey Forest plan! Consultation has opened on their emerging 2025 plan, have your say before Sunday 2nd March: merseyforest.org.uk/our-plan/

Dr Phil Smith's January Wildlife Notes are up now on our website. Follow the link here: merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2025/02...

Meseryside Environmental Advisory Service are looking to employ Ecologists, if you are qualified you can apply here! ats-sefton.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/30...

MEAS are holding two workshops for community input to the update of the Sefton Coast Nature Conservation Strategy, being held in Bootle and Southport. Register for one by following the links and to get more details. eventbrite.co.uk/.../sefton-c.... eventbrite.co.uk/.../sefton-c....

The first 2 Twilight Sessions of 2025 are now available for booking. -Jan 16th - Introduction to Botany 🌼 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducti... -Feb 4th - Breeding and Farmland birds 🐦‍⬛ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breeding-a... Tickets are going fast, so be sure to get yours before its too late!

🐂 Dr Phil Smith's December Wildlife Notes are now up on our website. 🦢 Follow the Link - merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2025/01... to get your fix of all his sightings and observations from December. 📸 Image P Smith.

🌲 The Annual Winter Newsletter 2024 edition is OUT NOW! ⛄ So much has happened this year that it is in two parts! 🦌 We wish all of our volunteers, recorders, contributors and supporters a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! See you in 2025 ❄ mailchi.mp/5aaa7afec31d...