Moth madness
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Some of the trees on the reserve look like they are undergoing a spider infestation. These cobweb like structures are actually where moth eggs are laid and hatch out to …
An instrumental flower
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One of my favourite flowers on the reserve is bugle (Ajuga reptans). It’s been flowering since April but is now coming to an end. The flower head is made up …
A skeleton in the drain
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A few weeks ago I blogged about skeletons in the woods and a few days ago, whilst clearing the drains after heavy rain, I found another! This skeleton belonged to …
Foxy flowers
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Over the last week, the foxgloves around the reserve have shot up. Where there were open green spaces there are rows of these towering purple, white and pink flowers. The …
Making a splash
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There aren’t many benefits to the wet weather we’ve been having, but if there’s anything to get you out and about then it’s the spectacular Falls! Brave the showers this …
Size does count
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There are about 2 500 species of moth in Britain, compared to only 70 species of butterfly. To make identifying them slightly easier, moths are split in to two categories: …
Snake update
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Thanks to Brian, one of our Peregrine watch volunteers, for identifying the Snake Millipede I found as a Blunt-tailed Snake Millipede (Cylindroiulus punctatus). They are widespread throughout Britain and can …
The non-waterproof water bird
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Cormorants are particularly striking when seen standing on water margins with their large, black, pterodactyl- like wings spread out. They do this to dry out as they lack the waterproofing …
One Last Show
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The confidence of the juvenile falcons in the air has continued to increase over the last few days. They are very playful and are constantly trying to out manoeuvre the …
A carpet in the woods
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Many of the creatures that call the reserve home only venture out once the sun has gone down. Getting an opportunity to see these creatures can be tricky. With some …