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An unexpected nature moment at Brockholes 🐉✨ While Trevor was busy conducting a hoverfly survey a brown hawker dragonfly decided to make a surprise landing right in his hand! 🤚 (📸 Trevor James Southward)

Brockholes is truly TEEMING with beautiful, colourful, sprightly little butterflies 🦋 Such as this delightful white letter hairstreak captured by Trevor. Why not conduct your own butterfly hunt next time you pay us a visit? 🕵️ (📸 Trevor James Southward)

Super sighting at Brockholes! 🔭 😍 Pat captured this amazing shot of a javelin wasp taking a moments rest in the harsh summer heat. Have you ever spotted one of these amazing creatures? (📸 Pat Aitichson)

A Brockholes swallow silhouette 💨 🖤 Swallows perform aerial feats as they attempt to catch insect-prey on the wing. It requires a great deal of skill and patience to capture an image of one of these special birds in flight, so well done Stephen! (📷 Stephen Melling)

📢 PRIVATE WEDDING TOMORROW 📢 Please note the visitor village is being used for a private wedding tomorrow. The wider reserve remains open as normal for you to explore. Fully accessible toilets and refreshments, tea, coffee and ice cream, will be available on the car park.

A stunning shot of a reed bunting at Brockholes 🐦✨ These charming birds are often heard before they're seen, with their melodic calls echoing from amongst the reeds. Amanda did a fantastic job capturing this image of one of these super special creatures. (📸 Amanda Aiton)

Calling all nature enthusiasts! Join us for our action-packed Wildlife Adventurer event this summer 🐾 Get ready for an afternoon filled with mini beast hunting, bird watching and wildlife crafts. This event is sure to be a blast! Book here: ow.ly/EoxA50WhZ7q

Summer is nature’s grand performance – and you’ve got front-row seats! 🦌🦋 Spot basking reptiles, fluttering butterflies, or bats zipping overhead at dusk. No matter where you are there’s wild magic to be found all around. What signs of summer have you seen so far this year?

Just two friends having a tussle 🥊 💚 Usually we all get along at Brockholes, however we can't always provide cast iron guarantees for the wildlife 🤣 (📸 Jack Sorensen)

Planet Earth eat your heart out... 💚 There's no need for the magic of animation on your television screen 📺 Nature provides its own nature moments at Brockholes! This heartfelt scene of a roe deer mum and baby unfolded right before Elizabeth's eyes 👀 (📸 Elizabeth Shaw)

⭐ Xplorer is BACK at Brockholes this summer! ⭐ Everyone's favourite natural challenge returns this summer. Book your slot and head to the reserve for a fabulous family day of exploration, discovery and fun. Book here: ow.ly/jwCw50Wfwzy

Have you noticed our English Longhorn Cattle have moo-ved back into Brockholes? 🐄 Our cows are vital conservation members and effectively graze the land, and avoid us having to use machinery to keep the grass and wildflower areas healthy. (📸 Stephen Melling)

Fantastic Mr Fox! ❤️ 🦊 The red fox is our only wild member of the dog family. Jason spotted the charming character below on his latest to Brockholes. Learn more about foxes here: bit.ly/3psuNro (📸 Jason Newman)

The circle of life 🦅😦 Take a look at this amazing shot captured by Anne and Eddie Williamson! Neither cruel nor kind, this photo captures the everyday circle of life that takes place at Brockholes. (📸 Anne and Eddie Williamson)

Throwback Thursday! 💙 💚 Can you believe it is nearly three years since Andrew captured this amazing image of a resplendent kingfisher perched in the free flowing Ribble beside the reserve. Learn more about this species: bit.ly/3cgCIk6 (📸 Andrew Clutterbuck)

Brockholes is currently bathed in colour! The reserve is a special place at this time of year as we approach peak summer greenery 🌿 Why not join us for a wander around the reserve and see how many colours you can spot? Learn more: bit.ly/3uJ2Sda (📸 Paul O'Brien)

Say hello to our cutest new arrivals! Baby roe deer have been spotted exploring the nature reserve! 😍🦌 These shy little fawns are a magical sight, nestled amidst our wildflowers and woodlands.

It’s elephant hawk-moth season! This stunning moth is active from May to early August and is most often seen at dusk 🦋💗 Did you know...Its name comes from the caterpillar’s trunk-like shape! Learn more about this species 👉 ow.ly/YHUN50VWgcz

Mark your calendars for an awe-inspiring Wedding Showcase at Brockholes on 3rd August! 👰🎩 Get ready to be swept off your feet by our picturesque venue, decked out for a dream wedding, and meet fantastic local suppliers ➡️ ow.ly/t2gm50WfpQC (📸 Lark Photography)

Brockholes is currently home to an abundance of dragonflies 💙 If you thought butterflies were the only insects worth a second glance, these multi-coloured predators demand appreciation too. Learn more about these creatures: ow.ly/TRc850W4BIg (📸 Stephen Melling)