IT'S magpie mating time and as they swap their partners for the new spring season the Wildlife Trust is asking people to get in touch if they spot a magpie mating tree.

It appears that that the birds like to get together in one tree to eye up the opposition before finally picking a mate. Contact Susan Dunning at the Wildlife Trust, Cuerden Valley Park, Shady Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6AU or e-mail: sdunning@lancswt.cix.co.uk