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
Category: AUTUMN
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
Ruby Tiger Caterpillar
The Ruby Tiger Moth caterpillar (Phragmatobia fulginosa) has only been spotted once so far in the Charlton Down Nature Area. … Continue reading Ruby Tiger Caterpillar
Amber Snail
The Amber Snail (Succinea putris) has an uncommon elongate oval shape with a thin translucent shell through which you can … Continue reading Amber Snail
Garden Spider (Orb Web Spider)
Garden Spider (Araneus diadematus) also called Orb Web Spider. One of 7 spiders that have been identified in the Charlton … Continue reading Garden Spider (Orb Web Spider)
Robin’s Pin Cushion Gall
The Robin’s Pin Cushion (also known as a Bedeguar gall) must be one of the most attractive galls on British … Continue reading Robin’s Pin Cushion Gall
Silk Button Spangle Galls
Silk Button Spangle Galls are caused by the asexual generation of the gall wasp Neuroterus numismalis. Certain small solitary wasps … Continue reading Silk Button Spangle Galls
Spindle Fruits
Spindle (Euonymus europaeus) berries just have to be the most beautiful fruits of all the British native plants. It is … Continue reading Spindle Fruits
November Colours 1
The colours of the changing leaves in Autumn at Charlton Down Nature Area can be spectacular, especially on a sunny … Continue reading November Colours 1
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