Harvested conifers secure future of Chatelherault

The future of the nationally important and ancient landscape at Chatelherault Country Park has been saved for future generations by the removal of 18 hectares of commercial plantation conifers.  The

Small is beautiful

Two closely related species lay a claim to the title of the UK’s smallest bird – the goldcrest and the firecrest.  However only one of them, the goldcrest, is seen with

Owl-O-Ween

Nocturnal animals are often used to symbolize all things Halloween and one species I’ve been hearing a lot around the reserve this week is the Tawny owl, which is one

Hibernating Hedgehogs

Autumn is famous for its cooling temperatures, shorter days and turning leaves. The changing of the seasons is an important trigger for many behavioural and physiological changes in our native

Visitor Centre Closed

Due to unforeseen circumstances the visitor centre will not be opening at 10am this morning. The observation hide is open so you can still come down and enjoy the spectacular autumn

Visitor Centre Open

I’m pleased to confirm that the visitor centre is now open, and will remain open as usual until 5pm.  

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