First Fox on the Trail Camera
I knew that there were foxes around. They have been seen in the village from time to time. I have … Continue reading First Fox on the Trail Camera
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Frog Watching
We have been waiting impatiently for the arrival of the frogs and toads. So worried that they would not return … Continue reading Frog Watching
Making a Hibernaculum
Note: not all things are photogenic in the quest for creating homes for wildlife. We are keen on making as … Continue reading Making a Hibernaculum
The Pond by Starlight
Garry Prescott, one of our volunteers at Charlton Down Nature Area, captured these lovely images on his phone camera showing … Continue reading The Pond by Starlight
Wildlife Friendly Space Award
Congratulations are in order to all the volunteers who have been working hard to improve biodiversity in Charlton Down Nature … Continue reading Wildlife Friendly Space Award
Safe Places for Slow Worms
Early last year we were given a few rolls of turf for repairing the edge of the new pond where … Continue reading Safe Places for Slow Worms
Catkins aren’t the only flowers
The dangling golden catkins growing on Hazel (Corylus avellana) are among the earliest flowers to appear each year. A welcome … Continue reading Catkins aren’t the only flowers
Wood Piles for Wildlife
We are making a start. During the winter months we have been creating new habitats for all sorts of wildlife … Continue reading Wood Piles for Wildlife
How Yellow-rattle Helps
We have been planting seeds this autumn and winter to improve biodiversity in our local nature area. Our baseline survey … Continue reading How Yellow-rattle Helps
Part of a Bigger Picture
The Charlton Down Nature Area in Dorset is part of something far bigger. It is one of thousands of similar … Continue reading Part of a Bigger Picture
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