Milking Bank Plantations Project
The plantations had not been managed since being planted and were often dense and dominated by thin tall trees. The field-layer ranged from very sparse in the denser areas to being dominated by nettle and bramble
Dark and brooding from a distance, the strong geometric lines and monotonous rows of uniformly sized trees can jar the eye and seem devoid of wildlife. But venture within and open ride edges,…
Craig gives up his time volunteering in the Bluebell Community Garden. Transforming the garden into a positive space for local people to enjoy, Craig has felt himself become relaxed and happier,…
We are working in partnership with the Naturally Birmingham Future Parks Accelerator Programme and the local community to fundraise for the Dawberry Fields Reptile Project.
A large hawker, the Common Hawker can be seen throughout the summer and into autumn. A fast-flying insect, it catches its prey mid-air. Look for it around ponds in the uplands of the north and…
We'll be creating habitat for slow worms and common lizards to thrive at Dawberry Fields.
The Migrant hawker is not a particularly aggressive species, and may be seen feeding in large groups. It flies late into autumn and can be seen in gardens, grasslands and woodlands.
A common dragonfly of canals, marshes, reedbeds and lakes, the Brown hawker can be seen patrolling the water or 'hawking' through woodland rides. It is easily distinguished by its…