Recently, on a walk in Ram Meadow to work out which ditch needs our attention next, not only did we watch a kingfisher for several minutes going backwards and forwards… Continue reading Our snowdrops are multiplying
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Defend Nature!
It’s no longer safe for a bee or hoverfly living in a nature reserve. Or, for that matter, any area being managed for wildlife such as our meadows. The UK… Continue reading Defend Nature!
Sightings in the Meadows
The biodiversity survey team have agreed to continue their recording sessions through the winter. So for the first time we will have data all year round. In January there are… Continue reading Sightings in the Meadows
Work parties continue apace
Next dates are:Sunday 12th February Saturday 25th February Wednesday 8th MarchSaturday 18th MarchFriday 31st March We had a very good start to our work party year on Wednesday 18th January. Whether it was the… Continue reading Work parties continue apace
The Water Meadows Chronicles, part 27
Last Friday (24/02/2023) was an important day in the Bury Water Meadows Group calendar. It was AGM day and the meeting was held at the Quaker Meeting House. The meeting… Continue reading The Water Meadows Chronicles, part 27
The Water Meadow Chronicles, part 26
Earlier this year the BWMG was asked to put together a submission as part of the Bury in Bloom bid to win the Anglia in Bloom competition. We put together… Continue reading The Water Meadow Chronicles, part 26
The Water Meadow Chronicles, part 25
These last few weeks have been extraordinary. There have been high temperatures and , more or less, unbroken sunshine. The rainfall figures have been negligible and many gardeners and farmers… Continue reading The Water Meadow Chronicles, part 25
The Water Meadow Chronicles, part 24
Two years ago a few members of the trustees began to toss around the idea that we might host a Bioblitz during 2021. The idea took hold and was discussed… Continue reading The Water Meadow Chronicles, part 24
The Water Meadow Chronicles, part 23
This is an exciting time for our Water Meadows. Spring is always a glorious time but , as our first picture shows,we have some new residents. Our kestrel story began… Continue reading The Water Meadow Chronicles, part 23
The Water Meadow Chronicles, part 22
One of our biodiversity recorders said to me recently that not much seems to happen in the Water Meadows in the winter months. I responded saying that is true in… Continue reading The Water Meadow Chronicles, part 22