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Ainsdale National Nature Reserve: spectacular sand dunes & wildlife. Follow us for site news, family events and opportunities for schools, groups & volunteers!

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linkhttp://www.naturalengland.org.uk/AinsdaleNNR calendar_today15-12-2010 10:41:12

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Nice walk around the boardwalk at West End Pond near the Ainsdale entrance to the reserve found a Peacock... fb.me/2wkAjHcep

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One of the first flowers to be seen on the dunes - Spring Vetch. With Forget-Me-Nots. Look out for more signs of... fb.me/2ePuzom5h

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The Herdwick sheep have left Ainsdale and Cabin Hill reserves now for summer pastures, but we still have our 5... fb.me/yodaNOhQ

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Black Morel fungi have been sighted on the reserve recently in the open dunes. This edible mushroom has a... fb.me/4igEVqZxl

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Last few places available on our nocturnal Natterjack Walk this Friday 15th April! We have already had sightings... fb.me/7WcmucmwV

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We've been doing the sheep check and clearing an old Willow Tree that fell over the track at Cabin Hill.

Even on... fb.me/2jPt4zO7B

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Photos from the Red Squirrel count we did this morning. We saw two squirrels and enjoyed the beautiful sunrise!

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We have a lovely pair of Tufted Ducks on West End Pond today. Tufted Ducks are the most common diving duck in... fb.me/2FK0Ld2g8

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The cows are back! They are in the phase 1 enclosure and will no doubt be found on the seaward side, as that... fb.me/50TYlLKkq

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Why are we removing bushes from the reserve?

These bushes are called Sea Buckthorn, they are an invasive species... fb.me/7KzHhUFaa

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We have been hard at work this winter planting young pine trees to feed the future generations of Red Squirrels!

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Winter winds push the sand inland and allow the dunes to grow and roll back, protecting the land from erosion by... fb.me/7ymsQY974

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Did anyone else spot the Cormorant fishing in our pond?

Cormorants are large black water birds and the UK has a... fb.me/12kahPGzC

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A great photo of some new characters to Ainsdale, from our local Moth expert Ron Moyes!

Spring Usher (at top,... fb.me/11hZ4WEhA

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