Wildlife Calendar
January
Frosty winter days and early dusks make January a great time to see some impressive flocks of birds.
February
The first hopeful signs of spring begin to show in the plant world.
March
First signs of spring begin to show and some animals begin to emerge from hibernation – that's if it is warm enough!
April
It's the time of year that signs of spring colour appear and the scent of wild garlic is prevalent in the woodlands.
May
May is the first month in Bowland when things turn green, as leaves emerge on the trees and hedgerows and birds are nesting.
June
Trees are now fully in leaf and the bird breeding season is in full swing.
July
With summer fully underway certain fields are a blaze with many species of wildflowers including yellow rattle, bird's foot trefoil, oxeye daisy, ragged robin,
August
During August the heather is in bloom on the Bowland moors turning the landscape a beautiful shade of purple.
September
Heather is still flowering on the purple moors, but will come to an end this month.
October
Roe deer are often seen in and around woodlands.
November
Autumn is fading and winter is beginning to creep in, leading to misty mornings.
December
December is a month when all you want to do is stay in-doors in the warmth.
