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Rare find at Foxearth Meadows
It’s a rare treat – and it’s turned up at our nature reserve Foxearth Meadows! The variable damselfly hasn’t been seen in the region since the end of World War II.
According to the British Dragonfly Society, the variable damselfly is scattered but uncommon across mainland Britain. And despite being well known from a handful of sites, the species’ distribution still remains ‘something of an unravelled mystery’, said the BDS.
So it’s not surprising our Conservation Director Andy Lester is over the moon about our latest visitor! ‘Once again it’s exciting news for a site that’s recently been labelled as one of the best places to see dragonflies in the UK by BBC Wildlife magazine,’ said Andy. ‘Indeed, the site has appeared in numerous publications over the past few weeks – both local and national – and featured on BBC’s Countryfile programme.’
Comment: Electric cars – could do better
The UK Government has agreed to steadily phase out diesel and petrol cars. By 2040 all new cars will be electric – or run […]
Join our volunteer week!
Explore a 76-acre wonderland, enjoy a packed programme of eco-activities and discover the wilds of Wales! How do you do that? On the A Rocha UK Volunteer Week, that’s how!
From 1st-5th September, this five-day programme will run at the St Madoc Centre amid some of Britain’s most beautiful countryside. During your stay there’ll be plenty to do – from bird surveys to exploratory walks led by Steve and Elaine Swinney. Find out more about some of the amazing creatures that live nearby from expert ecologists like Peter Sturgess.
Volunteers, you are valued!
It’s an open road for volunteers. One of our board members Ann Stuart – and husband Simon (pictured) – are currently cycling from John […]
The Big Barcaple Bioblitz!
In early July we joined forces with our Partners in Action, Chinnor Churches Go Wild and Adventure Plus to launch our new Partner in […]