New Species

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the reserve and to celebrate it is hoped to discover 30 new species of wildlife. With over 2, 700 species already on the list this is going to be a challenge! So far this year 12 have been discovered including a Silver-washed Fritillary butterfly which only showed itself for the first time last week.

If you would like to help to find some more wildlife to add to the growing list then why not join us tomorrow in a search of the whole site. Join Botanists, Ornithologists, Entomologists and Lepidopterists to learn more about their subjects. There will be a chance to chat to the Beekeepers and Birdringers and to watch a demonstration on how to make Kombucha from fungi! You may be lucky and spot a Common Lizard basking during a sunny spell like the one here that was photographed yesterday.

There will be fun nature themed activities for the children and refreshments on sale too. It will be the last chance to buy a raffle ticket too! Check the events page on our website for exact timings.