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
Category: HABITATS
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
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
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
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