Blakehill Farm including Stoke Common Meadow
This former military airfield in Cricklade has been turned back into a wildlife-rich hay meadow.
This former military airfield in Cricklade has been turned back into a wildlife-rich hay meadow.
Discover the history of Blakehill nature reserve, which was once a former RAF airfield.
Granville Pictor summarizes the bird surveys he has carried out at Coombe Bissett over the course of the project.
We know from Granville Pictor’s bird surveys that many different bird species feed and breed at Coombe Bissett Down. Here are some of the birds you should keep an eye out for.
The Bird's-nest orchid gets its name from its nest-like tangle of roots. Unlike other green plants, it doesn’t get its energy from sunlight. Instead, it grows as a parasite on tree roots, so…
Common bird's-foot-trefoil has a vareity of names that conjure up some interesting images: 'Eggs and Bacon', for instance! Its small, yellow, slipper-like flowers can be seen in all…
Nestboxes can harbour parasites so it is good practice to take them down at the end of the season and give them a clean. Likewise it is important to keep bird feeders clean to stop the spread of…
With natural nesting sites in decline, adding a nestbox to your garden can make all the difference to your local birds.
Daniel Kronenberg from Salisbury and Wilton Swifts describes these impressive birds and how we can help them thrive.
Harry Munt from Save the House Sparrow tells us about these feathered tenants.
The stinging nettle is a familiar and common plant, often firmly rooted in our memories after our first, hands-on experience - a prickling irritation that's not forgotten easily!