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Wildlife

14 Jan

No Lockdown Stone Unturned

Stephen Dunstan1 CommentEnvironment and Naturebirds, environment, lockdown, nature, Wildlife

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It seems a long time ago now, but in the first lockdown the roads were largely empty and most people were at home. If you asked them what they noticed, many people would have said to you that there was more birdsong as nature reasserted itself. Of course there wasn’t more birdsong really, it was just that we had more time and less aural interference getting in the way. At a local level all three lockdowns have led to a greater appreciation by Blackpool residents of one specific bird. Let me explain. The Turnstone is a familiar sight on…

17 Jul

In Her Place: green space in Blackpool

Stephanie Cottle0 CommentsColumns & OpinionBlackpool, Green Space, Place, Stanley Park, Wildlife

In this installment of her bi-weekly column, Stephanie Cottle discusses the importance of protecting Blackpool's open green spaces. The View from the Tower Standing atop Blackpool’s landmark tower, most eyes will find themselves immediately drawn to the spectacular views of The North West coastline. It’s not difficult to see why – with it’s whirling grey depths and dramatic, changeable skies it is a mesmerising sight to behold. Blackpool owes much of its success to the sea, having enchanted visitors to the town across the ages, and the birds eye view from the Tower only emphasises the exhilaration we feel in…