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Orchids

Two summers ago, the Hay Meadow acquired its first orchids – a little patch of Common Spotted Orchids, probably … Read More

Hares

Two brown hares observed at the gate between the Fauna path and the eastern gate into the Grammar … Read More

“February” flush count

February’s flush count was brought forward in the light of this week’s FFOG meeting which – among other things – will … Read More

Hay Meadow snipe

Group of three snipe observed this morning in one of the scythed rides behind Cromwell’s Pond. Just sitting there … Read More

A promising start

In previous years, the first flush count of the winter has netted fewer than 10 snipe.  This morning … Read More

Cutting the Hay Meadow

  The hay meadow was cut on Sunday and the process attracted lesser black-backed gulls and a handful … Read More

Meadow brown butterflies

Still lots of meadow brown butterflies alongside the Hay Meadow yesterday (12th July). They particularly liked the spear … Read More

A couple of new flowers

Whilst undertaking the wildflower survey today we noted a couple of flowers not recorded on the Reserve before: … Read More