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Oak Processionary Moth
All visitors to the wood should keep alert for the presence of the caterpillars of Oak Processionary Moth which has been detected in the Wood. The caterpillars are grey and very hairy and form long head-to-tail chains as they climb … Continue reading
New display board and welcome posts
Both the display boards at the wood entrances have rotted away after 11 years. A new board has now been installed and two welcome posts provided for the Carbone Hill entrance and the ‘Metal gate’ entrance on the Ridgeway.
Fungi time
It’s that time of the year when a large variety of fungi appear.
Early morning image of hare caught on trailcam
Screenshots from the Trailcam
All sorts of things can be captured on the trailcam. This sequence is from a remote location in the wood where animal trails are known to exist. As will be seen, animal tracks can eventually become footpaths and walkers and … Continue reading
A misty day in the wood
Sunday, 24th November started out quite foggy and this makes everywhere look slightly different. How many locations can you recognise in these misty views?
Fungi
The combination of some warm days and some wet days seems to have made this a bumper year for fungi. Click on images for larger view.
Autumn sun
With the clocks going back, any sunny afternoons feature low sun on autumn foliage.
Parasol Mushrooms
A good display of Parasol mushrooms in the wood today.
Sunday work party October 6th
Fixing new waymark post at north of Heather Glade.