The West Pennine Moors support a wide diversity of plant and animal life, together with a number of important SSSIs or “Sites of Special Scientific Interest”. The moorland itself is a unique environment, but the surrounding area is also rich in wetlands, lakes, rivers and woodland.
Here’s a list of the local wildlife we’ve managed to photograph, and where you might see it.
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Amphibians and Reptiles found in the West Pennine Moors area.
Birds that can be found in the West Pennine Moors and surrounding areas.
Butterflies that can be found in the West Pennine Moors and surrounding area.
Damselflies that can be found in the West Pennine Moors and surrounding areas.
Dragonflies found in the West Pennine Moors, Rivington and surrounding countryside.
Mushrooms and Fungi that can be found in the West Pennine Moors area - yes there are plenty.
Plants and wild flowers that can be found on and around the West Pennine Moors.
