Is Brandon Marsh open yet?
Brandon Marsh has reopened! We want to say a massive thank you to every one of you for your patience whilst the reserve was closed and we can’t wait to welcome you back. All facilities including bird hides are now open.
What does the Wildlife Trust do?
Wherever you are, Wildlife Trust people, places and projects are never far away, improving life for wildlife and people together. For more than a century, we have been saving wildlife and wild places and helping people to get closer to nature.
What is the main aim of the Cumbria Wildlife Trust?
Our aims. To support and encourage action to create an environment in Cumbria richer in wildlife, prevent further losses of species, wildlife habitats and geological features and encourage their sustainable management.
How big is Brandon Marsh?
220 acres
Brandon Marsh Nature Reserve is set in 220 acres and features a wide variety of large pools, bird hides, woodland walks and wildflower meadows. This former quarry has been transformed into a European Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) – home to a number of iconic species including kingfisher, cuckoos and otter.
Is the Wildlife Trusts a charity?
The Wildlife Trusts, between them, look after more than 2,300 nature reserves, covering around 98,500 hectares (243,000 acres). The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT) is an independent charity, with a membership formed of the 46 individual charitable Trusts.
Where can I watch wildlife in Cumbria?
There are also a number of other great places to see red squirrels in Cumbria such as Wreay Woods Nature Reserve (near Carlisle), Allan Bank or White Moss woods (Grasmere), Skelgyhll Wood (Ambleside), Dodd Wood (Bassenthwaite) and Lanthwaite Wood (Loweswater).
Are dogs allowed at Brandon Marsh?
No you cannot take dogs to Brandon Marsh. If you are looking for a lovely day out dog’s allowed Coombe Abbey is a great place worth checking it out if you have not already been.
Are there wolves in the Lake District?
According to legend, it was on the coast of Cumbria at Humphrey Head that the last wolf of England was killed in 1390 thereby signalling final extinction in this country after 12,000 years. The game invites people imagine a Lake District in which wolves once again roam.
Are there bears in Cumbria?
An exhibition showing stunning photographs and videos of grizzly bears has gone on show in Cumbria. University of Cumbria PhD student John Kitchin has spent much of the past four years in British Columbia in Canada, observing the remarkable creatures.
What animals can you find at the Lake District?
The Lake District National Park is also home to other rare wildlife including red deer, the Peregrine falcon, Arctic Char fish and Britain’s only nesting pairs of Golden Eagles and Ospreys. Other protected species living in the area include the Natterjack Toad, Barn Owls and Vendace fish.
What wild animals live in the Lake District?
From red squirrels and red deer to otters and ospreys, the Lake District is perfect for a weekend nature safari.
