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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 linktr.ee/merseysidebiobank

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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🌿 Our Monthly Bulletin Has Arrived! Stay up to date with the latest news, upcoming events, and wildlife highlights from across the region. Our bulletin is the perfect way to stay connected. merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2026/09...
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September bulletin – Merseyside BioBank
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🌸 Phil Smith's August Wildlife Notes are now available on our website 🐝 Head over and have a read to find out more! merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2026/09...
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Wildlife Notes August 2026 – Merseyside BioBank
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Still some spaces available for this evening!
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Still some tickets available for our next twilight session on Tuesday! Get your tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s...
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Twilight Session - Spiders
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🌿 Our Monthly Bulletin Has Arrived! Stay up to date with the latest news, upcoming events, and wildlife highlights from across the region. Our bulletin is the perfect way to stay connected. Website: merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2026/08...
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August bulletin – Merseyside BioBank
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🕷️ Twilight Session: Spiders 🕷️ Join us for a fascinating evening discovering the amazing world of spiders! Learn about the different species, their behaviours and why they're so important to our ecosystems. More information here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s...
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Twilight Session - Spiders
More details to be added
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🌸 Phil Smith's June Wildlife Notes are now available on our website 🐝 Head over and have a read to find out more! merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2026/07...
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Wildlife Notes June 2026 – Other Services
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🌿 Our Monthly Bulletin Has Arrived! Stay up to date with the latest news, upcoming events, and wildlife highlights from across the region. Our bulletin is the perfect way to stay connected. merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2026/06...
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June e-bulletin – Other Services
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
🌸 Phil Smith's May Wildlife Notes are now available on our website 🐝 Head over and have a read to find out more! merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2026/06...
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Wildlife Notes May2026 – Other Services
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
🌿 We’re hiring an Ecologist! More information is available on the link below 📅 Apply by: 26th June 🔗 merseysidebiobank.org.uk/jobs/
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Job Opportunities – Other Services
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
🌿 Our Monthly Bulletin Has Arrived! Stay up to date with the latest news, upcoming events, and wildlife highlights from across the region. Our bulletin is the perfect way to stay connected. Canva: canva.link/p2mdvdg9ot2n... Website: merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2026/05...
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May e-bulletin – Other Services
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
🌿 Our Monthly Bulletin Has Arrived! Stay up to date with the latest news, upcoming events, and wildlife highlights from across the region. Our bulletin is the perfect way to stay connected. Canva: www.canva.com/design/DAHFb... Website: merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2026/04...
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April e-bulletin – Other Services
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
See our Eventbrite for ticketed events: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/merseyside...
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Merseyside Biobank
Merseyside BioBank exists to collect, collate and quality assure information on the natural environment to better inform conservation and decision making for the benefit of Biodiversity in North Merse...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
🌿🐞The City Nature Challenge is nearly here – Friday 24th to Monday 27th April! 🐦‍⬛📷 Looking to get involved? We have prizes available for the following: 💚Best Photo - NHBS £25 Voucher 💚Most Sites Visited - NHBS £50 Voucher 💚Most Improved/Best Newcomer - Recording Kit
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
🌸 Phil Smith's March Wildlife Notes are now available on our website 🐝 Head over and have a read to find out more! merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2026/04...
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Wildlife Notes March 2026
Dr Phil Smith Following a mild winter, March 2026 was the 10th warmest since records began in 1884. According to the Met Office, rainfall patterns continued to show strong month to month variability. Rachael Parks measured 53 mm of precipitation…
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Whether you’re a regular recorder or totally new to nature spotting, everyone can join in. Let’s work together to showcase the incredible wildlife on our doorstep and put the Liverpool City Region on the global map! 🌱✨ See you out exploring! 🐛💚
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
...Frequently Asked Questions: www.inaturalist.org/.../119876-f.... Introduction to CNC and how to use iNaturalist : www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mlV....
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
...Useful Resources: Join our iNaturalist Project to see what is being recorded across the LCR: www.inaturalist.org/.../city-nat.... For MBB and partner events: www.inaturalist.org/.../city-nat....
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
...⬆️ If you didn’t upload during the challenge weekend, you can still add observations from Tuesday 28th April to Sunday 10th May 📅 All results will be announced on Wednesday 13th May...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
...Taking part is super easy: 📲 Download the iNaturalist app from your phone's app store 📸 Record wildlife by taking pictures directly in the app between Friday 24th and Monday 27th April or with a camera and upload your records later...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
...From birds and beetles to street side plants and garden fungi, every observation helps build a richer picture of our local biodiversity...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
🌿🐞 The City Nature Challenge is nearly here – Friday 24th to Monday 27th April! 🐦📷 The Liverpool City Region is full of amazing wildlife, and during these four days you can help us record it...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
🌿 Our Monthly Bulletin Has Arrived! Stay up to date with the latest news, upcoming events, and wildlife highlights from across the region. Our bulletin is the perfect way to stay connected. Canva: www.canva.com/design/DAHA0... Website: merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2026/03...
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March e-bulletin
Find a link to our Marche-bulletin below. The articles here are from staff at MBB and MEAS, our regular contributors, local naturalists, volunteers, interns and local conservation groups. Follow the l...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
NSFW!? Unless your an ecologist? Read all about these guys and other goings on in Phil Smith's February Wildlife notes. As always, a great read and a fantastic ongoing record of our habitats and species in North Merseyside. Spring is in the air! merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2026/03...
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Wildlife notes February 2026
Dr Phil Smith A strange month weather-wise; it was the fourth warmest February on record for England, with very few frosty mornings and no snow at all in Formby. Rainfall varied widely in different re...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Twilight Session: Sea Birds & Waders 🐦🌊 Join us for an early-evening session exploring the fascinating world of seabirds and waders! Date: Tuesday 7th April Time: 6:30pm Location: Merseyside Biobank Free to attend, but please register so we know you're coming: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s...
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Twilight Session - Waders and Sea Birds
This workshop will focus on identifying the waders and seabirds in the Liverpool area and their biology.
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
🦜Phil Smith January Wildlife Notes are now available on our website. 🦟https://merseysidebiobank.org.uk/.../wildlife-notes.../ 🌿Head over and have a read to find out more!
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Hi all, the Red Squirrel Recovery Network have two Job roles coming up. Both have a closing date of 25th January 2026 Details below: Red Squirrel Ranger at Knowsley Safari www.knowsleysafariexperience.co.uk/vacancies Red Squirrel Entry Level Officer www.lancswt.org.uk/jobs/entry-l...
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Vacancies
Join the Knowsley family with the right career for you.
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
🕷️ Another new report today 👉 Baseline survey for the money spiders Erigone welchi & Semljicola caliginosus in Lancashire by Richard Gallon ⬇️
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
🐝 New Report 🐝- The status and distribution of the Solitary bee’s Andrena tarsata and Nomada robertjeotiana in Lancashire in 2025 by Ben Hargreaves
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Got an idea for a project or need support with your own survey ambitions? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out and let’s make 2026 a great year for local wildlife
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Looking Ahead: Spring & Summer Projects We’re already planning our sunnier surveys, including a beach strandline survey for marine life and grassland species mapping. If you'd like to get involved, drop a line to david@merseysidebiobank.org.uk. ...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Volunteer Opportunities Want to help from home or the office? We have plenty of exciting camera trap footage and data to process. If you’re ready to dive into the data please get in touch...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Harvest Mouse Surveys We’re hosting our final two surveys of the season at Speke Coastal Reserve and Rimrose Valley Park. Keep your eyes peeled—full details are coming very soon! ...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
First Twilight Session: Owl Pellet Dissection Curious about what our nocturnal neighbors have been eating? Join us for a hands-on workshop! Tuesday, 3rd Feb | 18:30 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s...
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Twilight Session - Owl Pellet workshop
Come join us to learn about how to dissect Owl pellets and learn about the small mammals owls eat.
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Happy New Year, nature lovers! 🌿 We hope you had a refreshing break in the great outdoors. Biobank is officially back in action for 2026, and we have a fantastic lineup of events to get you back into the wild: ...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026 is happening later this month from the 23rd - 25th January. check out the link below to see how you can get involved! www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside Wildlife Trust are recruiting for an entry level Red Squirrel Officer. A great opportunity for someone at the start of their career. www.lancswt.org.uk/jobs/entry-l...
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Entry Level Officer-Red Squirrel Recovery Network | The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire Manchester and North Merseyside
Our Entry Level Officer role is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual, looking to start a career in the protection, development and support of wildlife, people and the outd...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Dr Phil Smith's December Wildlife Notes are now up on our web site. As always a great read with some great records and observations, and wonderful images too. merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2026/01...
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Wildlife notes December 2025
Dr Phil Smith December was relatively mild with very few frosty mornings in Formby. Rachael Parks measured 110 mm of rainfall in her garden, close to average for the month. The Met Office monthly summ...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
🎄 Our annual winter newsletter is out now!! ❄️ Lots of project updates, wildlife articles & more! 🎅 Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! See you in 2026 🎉 www.canva.com/design/DAG7H...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Earlier this month our Assistant Ecologist, Paul recorded a spider that is uncommon for the region found in his Cheshire home. A Green Meshweaver (Nigma walckenaeri). The British Arachnological Society confirm this species is moving further north but is only just reaching Cheshire. 🕷️
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Looking for something to do next Thursday? Join us for a harvest mouse survey at Kindling Farm! More details and tickets are available using the link below. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/harvest-mo...
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Harvest Mouse Nest Survey – Kindling Farm
Come join us for this years harvest mouse survey at Kindling Farm! And get hands one experience
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Learn to compost your food scraps! ♻️ Join Minna Alanko-Falola for an Intro to Composting workshop at Kindling Farm. 📅 Sat 6 December ⏰ 11am–1pm 💷 £10 Beginners welcome Book now: kindling.org.uk/eventbooking
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Dr Phil Smith's October Wildlife Notes are now available on our website. They are always a highlight of the month for me and remind me that I need to get out recording more! Have a read and please share to any other likeminded and interested individuals. merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2025/11...
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Wildlife notes October 2025
Dr Phil Smith This month was the 3rd dullest October on record and, although slightly warmer than average, it was relatively dry for a month that is normally one of the wettest. Rachael Parks recorded...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Dr Phil Smith's October Wildlife Notes are now available on our website. They are always a highlight of the month for me and remind me that I need to get out recording more! Have a read and please share to any other likeminded and interested individuals. merseysidebiobank.org.uk/blog/2025/11...
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Wildlife notes October 2025
Dr Phil Smith This month was the 3rd dullest October on record and, although slightly warmer than average, it was relatively dry for a month that is normally one of the wettest. Rachael Parks recorded...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
🌿 Join us Thurs 13 Nov, 10am–12pm for an online intro to the City Nature Challenge - a global citizen science event celebrating urban biodiversity! 📱 Learn how to get involved via iNaturalist 🌍 Explore local & global impact 🔗 teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi...
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Join NMARG this Sun (2 Nov) 10am at Shelton Dr, Ainsdale, for scrub & small tree removal at Falklands Way/Big Balls Hill SSSI. Help improve dunes for Sand Lizards & Natterjack Toads! 🌿 Contact Mike Brown: mb001b9658@blueyonder.co.uk
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
🌿 Great news from the Farmlands Species Recovery Project! New wet scrapes are already attracting Little Egrets - helping slow floodwater, protect farmland & boost wildlife across the Dee Estuary
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Looking for something to do on Wednesday? We still have some tickets available for a Harvest Mouse Survey at Speke Hall. Come and join us! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/harvest-mo...
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Harvest Mouse Nest Survey - Speke Hall
Come join us for this years harvest mouse survey at Speke Hall.
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Hi everyone, there are some spaces opened up for tonight's twilight talk on local Fungi. If you'd like to join see the link: Twilight Session - Fungi Date: 7 oct • 18:30 Location: Roby Road, Huyton, L16 3NA www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/twilight-s...
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Twilight Session - Fungi
Join us for our October Twilight session, a talk where you can learn all about the fantastic fungi found across North Merseyside!
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Merseyside BioBank @mbblerc.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Dr Phil Smith's Wildlife Notes for September are now on our website to read. Some great species have been spotted over the last month including this Rhododendron leafhopper Graphocephala fennahi (Image Credit Phil Smith). Read more here merseysidebiobank.org.uk?p=3490&previ....
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Wildlife notes September 2025
Dr Phil Smith According to the Met. Office, following on from a record dry summer, September was a wet month in the UK with rainfall in Sefton being about 50% above normal. This fits rather well with ...
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