Hay Meadow
“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. Â This morning … Read More
How many cows can you fit in a pond?
This appeared to be the game the Wild Park cattle were playing in Cromwell’s Pond (Hay Meadow) yesterday! … 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
Wildflowers and (reported) owl sightings
Whilst preparing for the Ragwort Working Party yesterday morning a woman passing by told us that she had … 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