Blog | Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve

An Update on Spigot Mere

As a result of the three named storms earlier in the year, the inflow to the newest wetland was seriously eroded. A team….

Exercise is a good time to look around and I spotted this Crab Apple was in full flower. The verges and grass areas are not….

At this time of year the wetland at Foxglove is full of bird life. Many wading birds return inland to breed and the wet meadows….

Andrew Gillings, a Foxglove supporter, is a fan of Red Kites and has kindly shared some of his best photographs with us (they….

One of the large nest boxes at Foxglove is favoured by Barn Owls and last year four healthy chicks fledged from it. This….

In line with Government and MOD guidelines, the reserve remains closed until further notice. Thank you for staying at home….

Moths can be found all year round; some are day flying (or diurnal) and others are nocturnal. Of the latter, certain….

Several of the Foxglove volunteers are busy working from home to benefit the reserve. From inputting important species data,….

Stay connected to nature, learn about your garden wildlife and contribute to important scientific research without leaving….