Oystercatchers in flight ©Terry Whittaker/2020VISION
Places to visit
Marine life on the coast
There's always a wildlife experience to be had, whatever the weather! Discover the best places to see marine and coastal wildlife across the North West.
Bird watching at South Walney Nature Reserve
Coastal Nature Reserves
Top beaches for wildlife
Discover more about the North West's marine life
Find out more about coastal and marine species and habitats as well as the best times and places to see them
Hermit crab ©Paul Naylor
Discover more about our sea life
Sandy shore at Sandscale Haws Nature Reserve