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Nature Notes September 25
Moorhen chick on shed pond spotted and is doing well. Another flush of dragonflies noted. Frequent low flying Pinkfoot geese. 6th Two hollowed out hedgehogs found on paths. Ponds have a slight increase in water level after rain. Like all the other fruit and nut trees on the plot, the sweet chestnuts are also having…
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Nature Notes August 25
Single newly hatched moorhen chick spotted on Shed pond (6th Aug).Cormorant diving on Scrapes (4th Aug)2nd hatch of Barn Owls now flying but returning to box. No shortage of voles being brought in. Frogs noted as far less than usual.Cabbage white butterflies in abundance. Brassica’s covered in caterpillarsGeese noisily moving overhead, up and down River…
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Sustainably Grown Bulrushes
Our sustainably grown bulrushes are nearing the point of harvest for cut stems for immediate use in arrangements or for those who dry them for interior design / decor. Stems are hand harvested to order so can be cut to order at any length stipulated (normally between 60cm and 90cm) and cost £10 for 10…
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Rain Continues
It’s still very wet out there but the farm walk is open. The ponds are full of wildlife with ducklings and moorhen chicks all over the place. You might catch a glimpse of the Barn Owl, Heron or Kestrel but our resident Buzzard is likely to be about keeping an eye on you. Bring a…
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Pond Invertebrate Survey May 2019
A Bank Holiday Monday provided the time for Helen, her mum Pam and Millie the dog to visit with all the kit to survey our ponds. With five ponds to survey it isn’t a quick job but as the weather was kind to us, it made for an enjoyable and interesting afternoon. The real time…
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Pond Vegetation Survey April 2019
Findings of the Vegetation Survey conducted 22nd April 2019
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Ponds & Scrapes Update
The recent rainfall has raised the water level in the scrapes to full with each overflow now running. It’s hard to believe how quick the ground recovered from the earthworks.
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Pond Vegetation Survey October 2018
Findings of the Vegetation Survey conducted 24th October 2018
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Autumn Pond Audit
The (hopefully) annual audit of our farm ponds happened yesterday with pond experts Peter and Helen visiting along with Helen’s Mum on admin duties and Millie the dog. Samples of water clarity, ph and electrical conductivity were taken along with the invertebrates and plant life which have taken up residence in the restored farm ponds…
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Scrapes for wildlife
Whilst clearing out are farm ponds last Autumn, whilst the digger was on site we also took the opportunity of putting in a series of wildlife ‘scrapes’. Our scrapes quickly filled up with rainwater during one of the wettest winters on record. The scrapes are just shallow depressions in the land with gently sloping edges, which (importantly)…