My breath of fresh air
Michael manages Stanley Moss Nature Reserve; he loves the serenity of the area and the different wildlife that he can see. The area was once used for coal mining, and was drained and planted with…
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Facts About... Osprey Adaptations
Learn about how Ospreys are perfectly adapted to catch the fish they need to survive.
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Common water-measurer
Found in ponds and marshes, the fragile look of the Common water-measurer belies its fierce nature. A predator of small insects, it uses the vibrations of the water's surface to locate its…
My contribution
Penny loves spending time in her garden, creating a beautiful space that both wildlife and people can enjoy.
Thongweed
One of the longest seaweeds native to the UK, thongweed helps create a beautiful underwater forest to rival that of any on the land!
All About Ospreys
All you could possibly need to know about our ospreys...
Christmas Craft Fair 2025-Ffair Crefft Nadolig 2025
Our ever popular Christmas Craft Fair is back! Lots of wonderful local Crafters selling great gifts for Christmas.
If you are interested in a stall please email:…
My grand design
At Carsington Water, Jack & Charlie can do anything. Build dens, play hide and seek and search for dragons on Stones Island.
Undulate ray
The undulate ray has beautiful wavy patterns on its back, which helps it camouflage against the sandy seabed.
Reedbed
Found between water and land, reedbeds are transitional habitats. They can form extensive swamps in lowland floodplains or fringe streams, rivers, ditches, ponds and lakes with a thin feathery…
My country
Josh has been lucky to grow up in this beautiful landscape. We’re here to make sure his children can do the same.