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Heather in Heather Glade
The block of heather after we cleared unwanted growth of birch etc.
Butterflies
More butterfly photos from Dee Cullen, the butterfly recorder. With a deep shadow across its wing, this Purple Hairstreak is difficult to recognise at first. A second is edge on to the camera, both feeding on young acorns, while an … Continue reading
Heather Glade
The big block of heather is currently in full flower.
Silver washed fritillary
Here’s a small video of a silver washed fritillary feeding on thistle in the picnic area.
Justice Hill glade
Recently we found a considerable outcrop of Broom and some Gorse in the glade and these were protected during the recent flailing. Also, a small patch of heather was found close to the path. Small patch of gorse Broom Heather
Notice to dog walkers
We appreciate that many visitors to the Great Wood Local Nature Reserve come not only to enjoy the wood and the walk, but also to exercise their dogs. Bye-law 9 of the Great Wood requires owners or those responsible to … Continue reading
Purple Hairstreak eggs
Dee Cullen sent in this fascinating photograph of Purple Hairstreak eggs on oak buds, taken back on 18th March.
More spring images
More ‘dramatic’ HDR images from around the wood.
Signs of Spring
As always, click on photos for a larger view. More photos are on our Facebook page Alongside Cuffley Brook in the NE corner of the wood, look out for: We also find ‘domestic escapes’ along the south of the wood, … Continue reading
Planting hornbeam shoots
Last Friday we continued planting new hornbeam shoots to strengthen the boundary with the camp where the old hornbeams have been ‘laid’. With all the recent snow and rain, the ground conditions were not good, but this did make planting … Continue reading