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Wildlife Diary June 2024
The month began dry, and the Lesser Stitchwort and Birdsfoot Trefoil had begun flowering in the grassland alongside the Germander Speedwell. The Skylark was seen and heard again on the 1st over the Main Field. On the 2nd a Heron was seen on the river below the top...
Wildlife Diary May 2024
The first Crosswort was seen flowering in the Main Field on the 1st of the month. The Orchid patch was still looking magnificent as were the Bluebells and the large patches of Greater Stitchwort in the rough grass. Three Wood Mice and a Slow worm were found when...
News Bytes – April 2024
News Bytes – April 2024 These news bytes have appeared on our social media pages, Facebook, X/Twitter and Instagram during the month. If you are on social media, you can support our work by following us, liking, commenting and sharing our posts. This all helps to...
Wildlife Diary April 2024
A Mandarin Drake was in the pool above the top bridge in Corner Wood on the 1st. On the 2nd there was a pair there and a Wood Mouse under the corrugated sheet nearest to the Top Field Shelter. The Mouse was there again on the 3rd and the 4thand has built a nest. A...
News Bytes – March 2024
News Bytes – March 2024 These news bytes have appeared on our social media sites, Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter and Instagram during the month and have been pulled together here. Thank you so much to A-Tec Design for all your hard work and generosity - we're...
Wildlife Diary March 2024
Blackthorn was blossoming in the Pennsland Lane hedge on the 1st, a week after the Blackthorn in the Kiln Close hedge started. Mowing of the winter bird food crop continued and whilst driving the tractor, David saw a Shrew and two Field Voles, one taken by a Buzzard....
News Bytes – February 2024
These news bytes have appeared on our social media sites, Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter and Instagram during the month and have been pulled together here. We ran a competition to win a book! The winner was notified on 29th February, we hope they really enjoy...
News Bytes – January 2024
News Bytes – January 2024 These news bytes have appeared on our social media sites, Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter and Instagram during the month and have been pulled together here. Happy New Year from the Barn Owl Trust! Buy a beautiful handmade gift and...
BOT Office Rebuild
On the 15th of May 2023 the long-awaited office rebuild began with the demolition of our existing offices. For the duration, all of our staff were working in the (fairly cramped) Meeting Room built in 2011 by Future Proof Building with a legacy from Norman Alderson....