Cleveleys In Bloom
The Royal Horticultural Society runs the national In Bloom competition, and Cleveleys In Bloom is one of the entries
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Natural World
At a glance you wouldn’t think there’s much wildlife in and around Cleveleys. It’s a traditional town with concrete-heavy high street and sea defences. But the hard landscaping belies what you’ll find in the natural world!
The Cleveleys In Bloom team work hard throughout the year to add mixed planting, shrubs, trees and flowers. Creating habitat attracts insects and birds, creating biodiversity.
The beach is far from as bare as it looks. The marine environment is actually teeming with life and the recent addition of the rock groynes has only helped. Thousands of birds stop off here each year to feed on their migration routes – some even nest and raise babies – just yards from the footpath!
While many migratory birds stop to feed on the nutrient-rich beach, others fly overhead to grassy pastures. Each Spring and Autumn you’ll see huge flocks of geese flying overhead in distinctive V shapes, before landing near the tram lines to feed.
And if you’re really lucky you might see something more exotic. Like a seal that’s hauled itself up onto the beach. Or maybe even a pod of swimming dolphins or porpoise.
Less exotic and very marmite in taste are the seagulls! As many people love them as loathe them, and many people have their own ‘pet’ birds. Meet Homer, the Visit Cleveleys seagull and poster boy!
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Homer – our Tame Seagull
I’d like to introduce you to Homer – our tame seagull. The seaside wouldn’t be the same without them!
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Baby Birds raised on the Beach
You’d never believe that birds could raise a family on the shingle beach at the north of Cleveleys seafront, but they can!
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Seals at Cleveleys
Have you ever seen seals at Cleveleys? If you’re eagle eyed they can often be seen swimming just offshore and sometimes come onto the beach.
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Flocks of Geese
Late autumn each year heralds the arrival of huge flocks of geese to the Fylde Coast. One of their favourite feedings grounds is right here at Cleveleys.