Eco Club Bug Hunt

Sunday, June 26th 2011

Various weather forecasts had been scrutinised and consequently plans two and three were in place. However we were very lucky and the sun came out just, and the wind dried up the water droplets on the vegetation so we were able to set out on our Bug Hunt.

Dr and Mrs Key explained to the children how to use sweep nets and pooters.

pooters

Our first stop was the grassy area of the old log pile and soon lots of creatures were caught, including three damselflies, Common Blue, Azure and Blue-tailed. We moved onto the heathland and the sweep nets and pooters were again hard at work catching a whole variety of different bugs. Many were taken to Dr and Mrs Key and fascinating tales were told about them. Ichneumon wasps lay their eggs in the eggs of other insects and then, on hatching eat them! The Ghost Moth does a dance just above the grass level to attract the female who is in the grass. Ants have to be released very close to their nest otherwise they can't find their way home.

examining the catch

We left the creatures on the heath in peace and headed along the path edged with Dog Daises, continuing to catch and examine many insects.

On our return to the Activity Room we celebrated Eco Club's second birthday, just a month late!

Thank you to Dr and Mrs Key for taking us all on a great Bug Hunt. And thank you to everyone who helped. A thoroughly enjoyable time was had by everyone.

(0) Comments:

There are no comments for this blog post yet. Why not start the discussion? - use the form below:

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

Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve is now OPEN

Monday 4th November 2024 |

The security gate and it's safety features are to be working, so we're reopening to the public.

However the intercom and remote gate opening system is currently non-functional. Entry and exit to the reserve will therefore take place via key fobs which will be issued to visitors when they sign in at the Cambrai Lines front entrance. These fobs can be used to open the gate when entering and exiting the reserve. They must be returned to the front entrance pass office upon exiting the reserve.

Please note access will be limited by the number of fobs available. You may therefore be turned away at the pass office if all fobs are in use at that time. Please only collect one fob per visiting group and ensure you enter and exit the reserve together.

Please check the FAQs for further information on entrance procedures.

https://foxglovecovert.org.uk/about/frequently-asked-questions/