Blog | Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve

More Strimming

At this time of year net rides and path edges need to be strimmed. It has been such an excellent growing year it is….

Winter work usually involves most volunteers working together on a single task. Summer jobs are so varied that volunteers….

Last week, some guest bird ringers from the Army Ornithological Society (AOS) joined members of the Swaledale Ringing Group….

It has been said before but we do have a fantastic set of volunteers. They look after Foxglove in all weathers, snow….

The Butterfly Count runs from Friday 16 July to Sunday 8 August. https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/ ….

The orchids, have yet again put on a splendid show, appearing in new places across the reserve. The Northern Marsh….

Our Heath paddocks are home to Heather, orchids and other flowers and provide habitats for many different creatures. ….

Andrew and Jan walked around the reserve on a warm sunny day. The opening to the meadow is enticing, encouraging you….

Warm is good but sun is better as the insects fly, although that does cause problems as they then are so active they don't….