Gallery of June Wildlife
A selection of the wonderful wildlife that we saw this June in our Nature Area at Charlton Down in Dorset. … Continue reading Gallery of June Wildlife
Category: HABITATS
The New Bog Habitat
In our quest to improve the biodiversity of the Nature Area, we have been creating different kinds of habitat. One … Continue reading The New Bog Habitat
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
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
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
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
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
A Year of Progress with the Pond
This time last year, the pond in the Charlton Down Nature Area was in a sorry state, and it had … Continue reading A Year of Progress with the Pond
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