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Nightjar
The easiest way to find out if the nocturnal and well-camouflaged nightjar is about is to listen out for its distinctive 'churring' call at dusk. A summer visitor, it is most numerous in…
Priority species and habitats
Swallow
Look out for the swallow performing great aerial feats as it catches its insect-prey on the wing. You may also see it perching on a wire, or roosting in a reedbed, as it makes its way back to…
Swift
Swifts spend most of their lives flying – even sleeping, eating and drinking – only ever landing to nest. They like to nest in older buildings in small holes in roof spaces.
Rare species re-introduced to Delamere Forest
A rare plant has recently been re-introduced into our Black Lake Nature Reserve at Delamere Forest after the species only remained at one remnant bog pool at Abbots Moss SSSI.
HS2 to hit farmland species hard says Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Trust has doubts over HS2 Ltd’s commitment to wildlife.
Sand martin
The tiny, brown-and-white sand martin is a common summer visitor to the UK, nesting in colonies on rivers, lakes and flooded gravel pits. It returns to Africa in winter.
House martin
As its name suggests, the house martin can be spotted nesting in the eaves of houses in our towns and villages. Its intricate mud nests take days to build and are often returned to and used in…
Swift Awareness Week
Swift expert Sarah Gibson explores the early life of these brilliant birds
Explore the gardens of Ashton Grange in support of Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Explore the impressive gardens, woodlands and new wildflower meadow at Ashton Grange, in Ashton Hayes, on Sunday (5th July). The garden is being opened by Kate and Martin Slack for the second year…
Explore a stunning wildlife-friendly garden this summer in support of Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Gardening enthusiasts and wildlife lovers can look forward to explore the garden at Rowley House, in Kermincham, Holmes Chapel on Monday 29th May.