Like Morecambe Bay, the Ribble Estuary is another fantastic area of varied wetland habitats. We'll spend a day exploring the wet grasslands, saltmarshes and mudflats on the south side of the estuary hoping to see a great selection of wildfowl, waders and raptors. Our exact itinerary will be determined based on the weather conditions and

Hope for the Hen Harrier - Monitoring and Protecting Hen Harriers in the Bowland Fells and Beyond.  

A repeat of a previous trip aiming to catch spring migration in action at one of the premier migration sites in our area. Our focus will be flexible (seabird migration; overhead visible migration or looking for grounded migrants) depending on weather conditions. With a strong incoming tide, seabirds may be following the tide into the

Here is a date for your diaries, and a new type of event compared to our typical field trips: the LDBWS Bird Race will be a friendly competition in which teams compete to record the most bird species in a day. Take it as seriously (or not) as you wish; ultimately, it’s about having fun