Wildlife in the Forest of Bowland A.O.N.B.

Wildlife in the Forest of Bowland A.O.N.B.

This site aims to bring together information about the wildlife of the Forest of Bowland A.O.N.B. (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and surrounding area.

Links to online wildlife identification guides

Birds

RSPB bird identifier

Mammals

Haven't found anything yet, open to suggestions

Wild Flower Identification

Flower guide A colour-coded guide to the 65 species in the Plant Life Common Plant Survey (PDF 1.4mb)

Identify wild flowers - Botanical Society of the British Isles

British wild flowers photographic collection by John Somerville and other photographers

Lichen Identification

British Lichens Fantastic site for identification go to Picture Index

British Lichen Society

Insects and Spiders

Identify your bug - Natural History Museum

Butterflies

UK Butterflies

Moths

UKMoths

Other Links

Gardening with wildlife in mind (Not only a good site for wildlife gardening but also species information)