June Flower Walk

Thursday, June 27th 2013

The flower list on the observation board has been increasing over the last two weeks as the weather has been warmer and more settled.   The volunteers set off to record those flowers in bloom, following the strict rules - they must be open!  Some flowers required a closer inspection.

Flower inspection

Various habitats were visited and the flowers recorded.  Yellow Flag (Flag Iris), Greater and Lesser Spearwort and Ragged Robin can all be seen in the Scrapes.  Orchids, Bird's Foot Trefoil, Dithery Docks (Quaking Grass) and Common Milkwort were noted on the heath. Marsh Arrow-grass was photographed on the moor.  This was a new species last year so it was nice to see it again.

Marsh Arrow-grass

A visit to the wetland saw Marsh Cinquefoil in flower.  Looking back at our records this is the latest date for the first record of this flower.  It was photogrpahed on 2nd June 2009.  It is late this year.

Marsh Cinquefoil

Bees were busy amongst the flowers.

Bee on vetch

The bees were also busy in the indoor hive - they decided to swarm this afternoon.  Thank you to the bee-keepers who came to look after them. 

Early tomorrow morning the bird ringers set off for Cape Wrath, where they will be mainly ringing sea birds.  If technology allows we will record their activities on the blog.  We wish them well and a safe journey north.


(1) Comments:

Katrine, Eleanor and Johanna responded on 27th Jun 2013 with...

Have a fabulous trip to the North. We hope the weather is kind to you and wish we could join you.


Leave a Comment:

Please complete this field, it's required. Your email address will not be displayed but it's required.

Your email address will not be displayed but it's required.

Remember my personal information

Notify me of follow-up comments?


Back to Top

Help Support Foxglove

Friends of Foxglove

The Friends of Foxglove Covert is for those individuals, families and organisations who would like to support the reserve through an annual membership subscription. Friends receive a regular newsletter and invitations to attend our various activities and social events.

More Details

Upcoming Events


Access to the Reserve: OPEN with limited access

Monday 18th March 2024 |

The reserve is now open, although again with limited access.

Visitors will be able to access the reserve with the use of key fobs provided at the pass office upon entrance to the camp, or will be provided entrance and exit through the access gate by an officer from the camp Guard Room. In this case visitors will need a mobile phone to call the Guard Room when they wish to exit the reserve.

Please be aware that due to these circumstances, entering and leaving the reserve might take a little longer than usual.



Bird Watching for Beginners

Thursday 18th April 2024 | 10am-1pm

Improve your bird spotting and identification skills with this guided bird watching session. Learn how to identicy common species, differentiate between confusion species and how to get started learning bird calls. A great opportunity to ask questions and learn alongside others.

£3 per person. Free for volunteers and Friends of Foxglove and voluteers.

Booking essential. Fill in the booking form by clicking the link below! Pay via paypal or in person on the day.



VIEW ALL EVENTS

Recent Blog Posts

Blog Archive