15th July was a lucky day for Frank Cottrell. Not only did he see a Hummingbird Hawk-moth in his garden, he managed to take a lovely photograph to share with us.
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About Wirral Wildlife
Wirral Wildlife is a branch of the Cheshire Wildlife Trust, one of the network of 47 local Wildlife Trusts protecting wildlife across the UK.
Wirral Wildlife manages local nature reserves, keeps records of wildlife, scrutinises planning applications and runs a programme of meetings and guided walks open to the public.
Our website: www.wirralwildlife.org.uk
and events guide: www.wirralwildlife.org.uk/events.html
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