Interesting Information

The first call this morning was not for a bird but a flower.  Eleanor had spotted a Bee Orchid.  To say that we….

Sunday, June 30th 2019

Spigot Mere

There were three Oystercatchers walking along the banks of Spigot Mere.  Their voices can usually be heard across the….

Friday, June 28th 2019

Moths, Hipswell and Flowers

The moth traps were set last night, and for the first time we could set one away from the Field Centre.  We have kept….

Wednesday, June 26th 2019

Cape Wrath Capers!

Sporting their matching green wellies, some members from the Swaledale Ringing team are exploring the coast on the most North….

Tuesday, June 25th 2019

Middle Moor

Our Middle Moor has come a long way since it 'joined' the reserve.  It was rough pasture but our four Highlanders….

Saturday, June 22nd 2019

Orchids and Owls

There have never been so many orchids growing at Foxglove Covert before. They have spread to nearly every corner of the reserve….

Friday, June 21st 2019

Sunshine At Last!

What a difference the weather can make! The reserve is awash with colour as many wildflowers are at their best during this….

Thursday, June 20th 2019

Welcome to The World!

Whilst out checking nest boxes, members of the Swaledale Ringing team discovered these newly hatched Curlew chicks. They….

Wednesday, June 19th 2019

A School Visit

Year 5 from Hipswell Primary School visited Foxglove today.  Their activities included pond dipping, a minibeast hunt….

Monday, June 17th 2019

CES 5

Flaming June failed to live up to its name first thing this morning and the bird ringers were pleased to have a hot cup of….

Sunday, June 16th 2019

Every Little Helps!

Thank you to all of the supporters in the local community who kindly voted for Foxglove in the Bags for Help scheme. As a….

Friday, June 14th 2019

Ponies, Potholes and Perfection!

Lark and Taurus, the two Exmoor ponies, have done a great job up at Plover's pool but their 'strimming' services….

Tuesday, June 11th 2019

Bugs, Bugs and More Bugs!

Hipswell Primary School visited today.  They had a busy day hunting for minibeasts, pond dipping and then heading off….

Monday, June 10th 2019

All About The Birds

During the fourth visit of CES bird ringing, there was an unusual find in one of the nets; a juvenile Dipper. These beautiful….

Sunday, June 9th 2019

Pied Flycatchers, Plovers and Peregrines

With the bird breeding season well under way, members of the Swaledale Ringing Team are never bored! Some of the latest chicks….

Friday, June 7th 2019

National Volunteers’ Week!

Strimming, mowing, repairing, painting, meeting & greeting, baking, surveying, identifying, photographing, bird ringing,….

Tuesday, June 4th 2019

All About The Bees

Visitors to the reserve over the last couple of weeks may have heard a strange sound coming from the observation beehive….

Monday, June 3rd 2019

Other Recordings from the Flower Walk

Whilst out recording the flowers we did rather get waylaid looking at other things along the way.  Orange Tip Butterfly….

Sunday, June 2nd 2019

Flowers Galore!

Over 70 flowers were recorded during the monthly flower walk.  Thank you to the volunteers who walked around the reserve….

Saturday, June 1st 2019