Three Johns

Well, it's Tuesday again, so it must be volunteer day. There were plenty of helpers to do the various jobs around the….

Tuesday, April 27th 2010

Orchids, Bluebells and Bird Cherry

The sunny weather is bringing everything along. The first of the Early Purple Orchids is in flower along with the first Bluebells….

Monday, April 26th 2010

Staff from 15 Brigade

There have been a huge number of visitors to the reserve today. There were ten bird ringers and nearly two hundred birds….

Sunday, April 25th 2010

Harrogate RSPB group

Foxglove Covert Eco-Club was a great success again this morning, thanks to Elizabeth. There were plenty of helpers to whom….

Saturday, April 24th 2010

Dog Violet

Dog Violet is the latest flower to show itself on the reserve, there are now fifteen species in bloom. Other sightings this….

Friday, April 23rd 2010

Volunteer dam building

Volunteer day began with some dam building, an all time favourite! The dams that create header pools to supply some of our….

Tuesday, April 20th 2010

New bookshelves

Our new bookshelves have been filled today. Next time you visit us you can buy from our selection of wildlife books and Field….

Sunday, April 18th 2010

Bees

Finally, a splash of colour as the willow catkins develop and provide an important food source for the Bumble Bees which….

Friday, April 16th 2010

Waymarkers and hurdles

The work carried out by the Foxglove volunteers is so varied and changes with the seasons. Jobs done by the group of twelve….

Tuesday, April 13th 2010

Harrogate MG Club

The sunny weather was enjoyed by many different groups at Foxglove today. Members of the Harrogate MG club travelled across….

Sunday, April 11th 2010

Birds and butterflies on the wetland

The Celandines were full open in the sunshine today and the spotted leaves of the Early Purple Orchid were showing small….

Saturday, April 10th 2010

Natural England visit

Yesterday we had a another VIP visit to our reserve. Poul Christensen (second from the right), Chairman of Natural England,….

Friday, April 9th 2010

Oak Beauty

It has been a very successful day here in all sorts of ways. Firstly, this morning, our moth trap yielded 149 moths. There….

Wednesday, April 7th 2010

Cattle return home!

Here is the sluice which was altered yesterday. As you can see it is now working properly, with the water coming over the….

Tuesday, April 6th 2010

Repairing sluices

There have been plenty of visitors here today despite the damp weather. This afternoon was particularly busy with families….

Monday, April 5th 2010

Easter bird ringing

Several bird ringers gave up their Easter Sunday to be at Foxglove and they were rewarded with an incredible catch, possibly….

Monday, April 5th 2010

Nesting Greylag

It's been a cold, cold day here. No rain - but no sunshine either! This Greylag Goose, nesting in the scrapes, was keeping….

Saturday, April 3rd 2010

New paths

The rain which was forecast didn't arrive today and, although the wind was blowing, the sun shone all day. Willie has….

Friday, April 2nd 2010

Foxglove mugs

Are you missing us? Now you don't have to because you can take home an 'I'd rather be at Foxglove Covert'….

Thursday, April 1st 2010