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Local Environmental Records Centre for North Merseyside | Not-for-profit organisation | Collect, collate, manage species and habitat data | Connecting people with nature | Wildlife Recording

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Twilight Session - Tree ID and Plant Galls Join us for a fascinating talk which covers the identification of local tree species, and discover the intriguing world of plant galls

🌲We still have a couple of spaces available for tonight's Twilight Session on Tree ID and Plant Galls. Book one of the few remaining tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s... 🌳

05.08.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌿 Join us for BioBlitz on the Green! πŸ¦πŸ¦‹
Come along to Millbrook Millennium Green THIS Saturday 19th July, 11am –3pm for a fun-filled day to record wildlife

πŸ“ Millbrook Millennium Green, Liverpool, L32 0TG
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

16.07.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A superb find, Josh! Thanks for sharing πŸ™‚

15.07.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us at the Millbrook Millennium Green Bioblitz on the 19th July πŸ¦‹πŸπŸžπŸ›πŸƒ

11.07.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us on the 2nd September for a guided walk and talk on Bats at Court Hey Park – perfect for nature lovers!

❗️AUGUST SESSION FULLY BOOKED❗️

πŸ“² Follow the link to book on, still spaces available: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s...

11.07.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 We're hiring a Biodiversity Data and GIS Officer!

πŸƒ Join a passionate team, make an impact, and grow in a dynamic role.

πŸ“© Follow the link to find out more and how to apply: ats-sefton.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/31...

08.07.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
MBB Monthly e-bulletin: June

πŸ“’ Our June Bulletin is out now!
Stay updated with the latest news, events, and insights. Don’t miss what’s happening this month!
πŸ“₯ Read it here: mailchi.mp/33fba1b93cd0...

30.06.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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❗️JUST 2 SPACES LEFT FOR OUR TWILIGHT SESSION TOMORROW❗️

Join us on the 1st of July for our workshop on Crickets & Grasshoppers at Court Hey Park – perfect for nature lovers!

πŸ“² Scan the QR code or follow the link to book on, still spaces available: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s...

30.06.2025 08:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŒ™βœ¨ Twilight Sessions at Merseyside Biobank! βœ¨πŸŒ™

πŸ¦— Join us for our next wildlife session on the 1st of July!
All info including where, what & when on the graphic.

πŸ“² Scan the QR code or follow the link to book on, still spaces available: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s...

23.06.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wildlife notes May 2025 Dr Phil Smith With high pressure dominating for all but the last week, May continued the dry, warm and sunny theme of February, March and April. Overall, the Met. Office tells us that the spring was t...

πŸ¦‹ - Dr Phil Smith's Nature Notes for May.

🐝 - The record breaking dry spell has meant there have been some unusual and new sightings, with some species enjoying the weather, and others struggling. Best read with a cup of tea!

merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2025/06...

09.06.2025 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🐝 Today is World Environment Day 🌸

πŸ’š Whether it’s reducing plastic use, conserving energy, planting a tree, or simply spreading awareness, every action counts.

πŸƒ What small change will you make today for a better tomorrow?

05.06.2025 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A selection of invertebrates from today.

23.05.2025 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I always find nature incredible and how it finds a way. This Oak Tree yesterday that has grown on top of a gravel pile. #oak #oaktree #nature #ukwildlife

24.05.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Hi Dan, that's a great find and thanks for sharing. Would you be happy with us sharing in our regional finds section in our next e-bulletin along with your photos. We would of course credit you. Thanks, MBB Team :)

20.05.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maidenhair Fern for #wildflowerhour growing down an old well beneath the Manor Farm pub, Rainhill... really restricted distribution in the northwest too 🀯 #Botany #ferns

18.05.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wildlife notes April 2025 Dr Phil Smith Arguably the most severe spring drought of modern times continued throughout April. Rachael Parks measured only 22 mm of rainfall in her Formby garden, this being about 40% of the expect...

🦟- Dr Phil Smith's April Wildlife Notes are now up on our website. Head over via our Linktree to read all about his sightings over a very dry April. Including a sighting of this wasp, Apechthis compunctor (pictured) merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2025/05...

12.05.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Twilight Session - North Merseyside Butterflies and Moths Join us for a informative talk on the Butterflies and Moths which can be found in North Merseyside!

🌜Our next two Twilight sessions are now live!

Tuesday 3rd June; 18.30-20.30;
North Merseyside Butterflies and Moths;
Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1320063518...

Tuesday 1st July; 18.30-20.30;
Grasshoppers of North Merseyside;
Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1347610181...

07.05.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bioblitz at Lunt Meadows | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside Join LWT staff and our partners for a beginner-friendly ID day to explore the biodiversity of Lunt Meadows nature reserve.

Are you interested in wildlife and can you spare any time to help with some wildlife recording? We are looking for volunteers for a BioBlitz at Lunt Meadows
Friday 30th May 2025, 08.00-16.00.
Further details here: www.lancswt.org.uk/events/2025-...

07.05.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌻With City Nature Challenge all wrapped up, check out how we exceeded each of the previous years we took part and what the top recorded species were! You can also see how we placed locally, nationally and globally. 🐞

07.05.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸžπŸ„Our April Bulletin has just been sent out, take a look to see what we have been up to last month and to find out what is happening in May!🦒🐚 tinyurl.com/MBB-Bulletin

02.05.2025 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌻No Mow May is here, put away the lawnmower and your local wildlife will thank you! 🌻

Click here if you want to find out more!

www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/no...

02.05.2025 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸƒ THE CITY NATURE CHALLENGE STARTS TODAY

πŸ¦‹ Follow the link to see our events in the Liverpool region: www.inaturalist.org/projects/cit...

🐝 Please share with us your sightings

⭐️ We can’t wait to see what species you find

25.04.2025 06:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interested in sharing your views on nature and conservation? The Bat Conservation Trust is holding two online focus groups in May 2025 – and we’d love to hear from you. We’re especially keen to hear from people from the Global Majority, or from ethnic backgrou...

The @batconservation.bsky.social are looking for adults to take part in one of two online focus groups. There are limited places available, so make sure you register your interest before the 30th of April. More information and link here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

24.04.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re looking forward to this weekend’s #citynaturechallenge

πŸ“š Here we’ve added some important dates, FAQs and tips on what to do this weekend. The full list of FAQs can be found here: www.citynaturechallenge.org/faq

⭐️ We can’t wait to see what species you find

23.04.2025 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mesnes Park, Newton-le-Willows City Nature Challenge Join us at Mesnes Park in Newton-le-Willows for a few hours of recording wildlife as part of the City Nature Challenge.

🌸Another event has been confirmed for Liverpool City Nature Challenge 2025.

Join us at Mesnes Park, Newton-le-Willows, 26th April, 10:00-15:00.

You can book tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mesnes-par...

Or check out all of our other CNC2025 events here:
www.inaturalist.org/projects/cit...

22.04.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 1 week to go until this years #citynaturechallenge

➑️ See the photos for a reminder on what the challenge is, and what you’ll need to get involved

πŸ¦‹ Follow the link to our project journal: www.inaturalist.org/projects/cit...

⭐️ We can’t wait to see what species you record!

18.04.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr Phil Smith – Wildlife notes March 2025 In my February notes I wondered whether the usual spring drought had started. I was right! The Met. Office tells us that March was extremely dry in the UK, many areas reporting less than 10 mm of rain...

Phil Smith's March Wildlife Notes are now on our website. Head over via our bio to see which species have appeared over the last month. It's a great opportunity to see what you can spot over the long water weekend if you can manage to get out recording.
merseysidebiobank.org.uk?p=3316&previ...

17.04.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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City Nature Challenge is only 3 weeks away and more events are being added in Liverpool. These include:

Sun 27 Apr
Netherley Park, Wood Lane entrance
10.30 - 15.00

Mon 28 Apr
Speke and Garston Coastal Reserve
10.00 - 15.00

More details for all events can be found here: tinyurl.com/CNC2025Journal

11.04.2025 12:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ready to take part in this year’s #citynaturechallenge? πŸπŸ¦ŽπŸ¦β€β¬›πŸΏοΈπŸŒ±πŸŒΈπŸŒ³πŸ„

➑️ See our photos to find out what you’ll need and more details about what to do over the weekend

πŸ¦‹ Follow the link to our project journal: www.inaturalist.org/projects/cit...

⭐️ We can’t wait to see what species you find!

10.04.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌹City Nature Challenge is drawing closer. Take part in your back garden, local greenspace or join us at one of our events (tinyurl.com/CNC2025Journ...

πŸ¦†By taking part you could win a prize, which will help you in your future recording efforts!πŸͺ°

09.04.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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