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An Unpleasant Incident
BLOG, NATURE, NEWS, WOOD PILES

An Unpleasant Incident

I have talked about the ‘woodpiles for wildlife’ that we have been creating in the Nature Area. There are several … Continue reading An Unpleasant Incident

Bird Song and a Frosty Dawn
BIRDS, BLOG, NATURE, SPRING

Bird Song and a Frosty Dawn

Sometimes I set the trail camera in the Nature Area as darkness falls and then collect it as the sun … Continue reading Bird Song and a Frosty Dawn

First Fox on the Trail Camera
BLOG, MAMMALS, NATURE, POND, SPRING, TRAIL CAMERA

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

Frog Watching
AMPHIBIANS, BLOG, NATURE, POND, SPRING

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
AMPHIBIANS, BLOG, HABITATS, HIBERNACULA, NATURE, OTHER INVERTEBRATES, REPTILES

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
BLOG, GENERAL, POND, SKY, WINTER

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
BLOG, GENERAL, NEWS

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
BLOG, HABITATS, NATURE, REPTILE REFUGES, REPTILES

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
BLOG, FLOWERS, NATURE, SHRUBS, SPRING, TREES & SHRUBS

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
BLOG, HABITATS, NATURE, WOOD PILES

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

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