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Rostherne Mere is managed by Natural England as one of only two National Nature Reserves in Cheshire, and also has SSSI and RAMSAR designations. Including the mere, the area is 152.9 hectares, which includes 4 patches of woodland, reedbed, grasslands, marsh and swamp. The mere itself is well studied and the focus of conservation has been the nationally important numbers of waterfowl. However, little seems to have been done on the terrestrial invertebrates except Lepidoptera and very recently hoverflies. There is very limited access to the area for the public but on the day we have special permissions to roam across the whole site to record invertebrates. We also have access to a large bird hide with toilets and even a kettle!

Please be aware that whilst we welcome invertebrate recorders of all experience levels, our recording days are not taught or guided sessions. (Check out our webinars/workshops here).

Events will be subject to cancellation if there is severe weather forecast.

Booking essential: Further details regarding meeting place etc. will be circulated before the day.