A wildlife-rich mosaic of habitats with free parking and a Visitor Centre just off the A1
Paxton Pits is a British Dragonfly Society Hotspot, in recognition of the wide range of habitats supporting over 25 species of dragonflies and damselflies. Recently, two new species have been confirmed as present on the reserve. The superb photograph above, taken by Ann Miles, is the first definitive evidence of a southern migrant hawker at… Read More
Last year, when I wrote July’s blog, the gauge was saying 29.8 degrees centigrade, and I thought that was hot. Today it is 33 degrees and the hottest day at Wimbledon. There seems to be no let-up in this dry hot weather. Insects are up early, making the most of any plants giving their nectar… Read More
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
