Preparing the New Bog Habitat
Yesterday in the Nature Area we started the process of converting the smaller part of the pond lying to the … Continue reading Preparing the New Bog Habitat
Author: winderjssc
A volunteer helper at the Charlton Down Nature Area in Dorset using a life-long interest in natural history to help improve the biodiversity and amenity value of the site. Enthusiastic about the natural world right on our doorstep, and working to enable all visitors to enjoy, learn, and appreciate the value of wilder places. Jessica writes the Charlton Down Nature Area website and blog at https://charltondownnaturearea.uk and Jessica's Nature Blog at https://natureinfocus.blog.
The Pond in September
Garry Prescott, a volunteer at Charlton Down Nature Area, has started taking a series of aerial photographs to demonstrate how … Continue reading The Pond in September
September Update 2024
I can’t believe it is September already. After six months, the scars left by rebuilding the pond in February have … Continue reading September Update 2024
Great Pond Snail
The Great Pond Snail (Lymnaea stagnalis) is one of the two pond snail species identified so far in the Charlton … Continue reading Great Pond Snail
Short-winged Cone-head
The Short-winged Cone-head cricket (Conocephalus dorsalis) is one of the nine species of Orthoptera tentatively identified so far in the … Continue reading Short-winged Cone-head
List of Dragonflies & Damselflies
In alphabetical order, a list of dragonflies and damselflies recorded in Charlton Down Nature Area to date. Click text or … Continue reading List of Dragonflies & Damselflies
Southern Hawker
The Southern Hawker dragonfly (Aeshna cyanea) was a visitor to the Charlton Down Nature Area last summer and we hope … Continue reading Southern Hawker
Common Bluet
The Common Bluet or Common Blue Damselfly (Enallagma cyathigerum) is one of 11 species of Odonata that have visited the … Continue reading Common Bluet
Migrant Hawker
The Migrant Hawker dragonfly (Aeshna mixta) was a frequent visitor to our local nature area last year, and was most … Continue reading Migrant Hawker
Black-tailed Skimmer
Only one Black-tailed Skimmer (Orthetrum cancellatum) has been spotted so far in Charlton Down Nature Area. This is the only … Continue reading Black-tailed Skimmer
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