The new habitat is settling in well. We have several new species growing on and around it. Among them:
Spotted Medick, Medicago anabica, Fiddleneck, Phacelia tanacetifolio Weld, Reseda luteola,
Black nightshade, Solanum nigrum , Crow garlic, Allium vineale , Garlic mustard, Alliaria petiolata.
The slow worms have settled in well and we often see them when we are on site. One of the females appears to be pregnant.
Using the moth trap we identified 2 rare moths this month: Ni moth, Trichoplusia ni ,
September thorn moth, Ennomos erosaria.
We have also had confirmed the sighting of Gypsy moth male, Lymantria dispar.
This moth was presumed extinct in Britain in the early 1900s when breeding sites were cleared and drained. Occasional records, mainly from coastal southern England, since then are regarded as immigrants. However, it has become temporarily established in a very few areas, these all thought to be accidental introductions. The species is still frequent on Jersey, although confined to small areas, and it is an occasional immigrant on Guernsey.
Dr. Chris Muskett, Chairman,Biodiversity Working Group, Brundall Parish Council and one of his colleagues, Eddie Wozniakowski, came to visit our site. They manage 4 woodland sites in Brundall. We toured the site and agreed to share knowledge and expertise so we can compare, contrast and make some conclusions. Dr Chris Muskett said “Your work on this important site is inspirational and is making a very valuable contribution to its biodiversity.
We wish you well with the continuing management of the site in the future.”
We also had a long awaited visit from Lordship Rec Knitting Group. Their verdict: “What a lovely day. Thank you so much for sharing your woods and your vision with us.”
Next Open Day Saturday 26 August. Please remember to book your tour time slot.
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