Marine
There's another world waiting beneath the waves. Seals weave in and out of sunlit kelp forests, cuttlefish flash all the colours of the rainbow, starfish graze along the muddy seabed and…
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Tales of whales and Wally, orca and oyster, and world’s largest flapper skate appear in The Wildlife Trusts’ 2021 marine review
Conservation successes undermined by increasing disruption to UK seas
EXPLORE THE SHORE THIS NATIONAL MARINE WEEK!
From the comfort of your own home, as a marine nature detective or a socially distanced sea-watch, help Cheshire Wildlife Trust discover and celebrate the wonderful Wirral coast.
Cheshire’s coastline featured in national marine review
Cheshire Wildlife Trust is delighted to be included in The Wildlife Trusts’ Marine Review 2024 featuring local species and habitats.
Benyon review of Highly Protected Marine Areas published today
Cheshire Wildlife Trust back new form of protection for the sea and call on Government for ambitious delivery plan for Highly Protected Marine Areas within a year.
Thrill of sea creature discoveries in 2022 undermined by huge threats to marine life
The Wildlife Trusts’ annual marine review reflects on the ebb and flow of sightings and successes – and the risks to wildlife around UK shores
Government says yes to Highly Protected Marine Areas
Cheshire Wildlife Trust cheer long fought-for commitment to first ever sea sanctuaries where all damaging activities will be banned.
North West wildlife charities receive major funding boost to help marine life
Three Wildlife Trusts receive £300,000 to champion and protect important wildlife and habitats in the Irish Sea.
Making a meadow
Meet Alice and Patricia. In 2021 they approached Cheshire Wildlife Trust with five acres of land they wanted to make better for nature. This is the story of making a meadow at Park Farm.
Pine marten
Largely confined to the north of the UK, the rare pine marten is nocturnal and very hard to spot. However, it can be enticed to visit a peanut-laden birdtable.
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…