It was perfect weather for the woodland work this morning, not too hot, not too cold and absolutely no rain! The sun was shining and the grass was dry enough for the paths to be mown. Nettles around the ancient Baldwin apple were cut back and we were able to see how well it is doing with lots of new growth. Long undergrowth was also reduced around the hazel trees in the den in the hope that they will eventually make a more substantial structure
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| Speckled wood butterfly |
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| Ringlet butterfly |
Plenty of insects buzzing, flying and crawling about in the woodland today including these two butterflies in the glade. Also spotted in the main path area were some dragonflies and hoverflies enjoying the bramble flowers.
While out on the bug hunt we found, not one, but two woodmouse nests with tiny pink babies!
This is the mouse watching us for a few moments before coming out of the nest to move her babies from a hole on the other side. The cover was replaced very quickly once she came out.
To finish, this is the award now in situ in the woodland where it sits beautifully back lit at the top of the main path.
