Tuesday 15 October 2013
The title refers to the quarterly publication of RAF Benson where Ewelme Watercress Beds and the efforts of some of the young airmen from the camp helping the volunteers is featured. This dates back to 10 July.
Wallingford Green Gym on hand today to clear the cut material from the Millbrook Mead site and, in addition chicken wire was fixed to entrance bridge to improve grip.
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Sunday, 6 October 2013
Ewelme guided walk
Sunday 6 October 2013
Only 5 visitors for todays guided walk at Ewelme but some late summer sightings including those pictured below as well as still some warblers (Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs).
Only 5 visitors for todays guided walk at Ewelme but some late summer sightings including those pictured below as well as still some warblers (Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs).
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Foggy early but decent sightings
Tuesday 24 September 2013
Good day around the cress beds until a wasp seemed to think I was too close to its nest - ouch! - right on the chin. Still just about worth it for views of Kingfisher, Heron, Stoat, Southern Hawker and Common Darter dragonflies and a Water Rail which proved to be a right little poser.
Sunday, 15 September 2013
Nocturnal visitors to garden
Friday 13 September 2013
Surprise visit by 2 hedgehogs in the garden last night - I was alerted to the presence by poo on the grass yesterday but still surprised to see 2 on the infra red camera. Also watch for the jumping mouse!
Surprise visit by 2 hedgehogs in the garden last night - I was alerted to the presence by poo on the grass yesterday but still surprised to see 2 on the infra red camera. Also watch for the jumping mouse!
Thursday, 5 September 2013
Bonus butterflies
Thursday 5 September 2013
What was most likely a "final gasp" of the summer, looking at the forecast, my butterfly transect revealed three new species for the year. Clouded Yellow, Painted Lady and a Small Copper - unfortunately none of which settled within camera range.
What was most likely a "final gasp" of the summer, looking at the forecast, my butterfly transect revealed three new species for the year. Clouded Yellow, Painted Lady and a Small Copper - unfortunately none of which settled within camera range.
Badger evidence at The Watercress reserve
Wednesday 4 September 2013
It's not that I am vindictive but I was pleased to see that the wasps that attacked and stung me whilst I was cutting the meadow at Ewelme received their come uppance last night! A badger decided to excavate the nest.
It's not that I am vindictive but I was pleased to see that the wasps that attacked and stung me whilst I was cutting the meadow at Ewelme received their come uppance last night! A badger decided to excavate the nest.
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Year tick for Ewelme Watercress beds.
Tuesday 3 September 2013
Not very exciting but beggars can't be choosers and a new tick for the site is a new tick. Yellow Wagtail - definitely 2 and probably 3 flying around the beds.
Not very exciting but beggars can't be choosers and a new tick for the site is a new tick. Yellow Wagtail - definitely 2 and probably 3 flying around the beds.
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