A wildlife-rich mosaic of habitats with free parking and a Visitor Centre just off the A1
What I like about our wildlife on the reserve, there is always something new or unexpected to see. Our walk, the other day, took us to the new hide overlooking Dodder Fen near the River viewpoint. Not that far from us, we saw 2 very different deer, muntjac and roe. Muntjac has been common here… Read More
The sun is trying to shine as I write this, after a few grey days. I really must remember we are only in spring. However, the ground is warming and the insects are rising. Our variable, azure and common damselflies are all out on the wing. Discussions of which are what are in full swing!… Read More
“In like a lion and out like a lamb”, an old proverb about the weather in March suggesting it is unpredictable. It is always that decision as to what to wear and how many layers to put on! This morning was no different for a pleasant walk with a jacket, fingerless gloves and a snood,… Read More
Oh, joy of joys the sun showed itself last weekend. Walking the Meadow Trail on the Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) on Sunday, the birds were agreeing with this with their cheery songs, particularly the musical songs of the thrushes and robins. I heard my first blackcap the other day as well. The Bullace tree, on… Read More
We have had to keep the back door shut at home because a queen buff-tailed bumblebee has been coming in. I assumed that it’s been looking for a place to hibernate. However, is it looking for a place to nest? Since the 1990’s it has been noted that the later generation queens have been nesting… Read More
