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….

Friday, July 30th 2021

Summer Tasks

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

Tuesday, July 27th 2021

Ringathon 2021

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

Monday, July 26th 2021

Fantastic Volunteers

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

Wednesday, July 21st 2021

A Little Round-up of News

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

Sunday, July 18th 2021

Summer Flowers

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

Thursday, July 15th 2021

The Heath Paddocks

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

Tuesday, July 13th 2021

Sightings on a Summer’s Day

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

Monday, July 12th 2021

On the Wing in the Sun

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….

Sunday, July 11th 2021

Wildflower Theft

One of the most spectacular sights at Foxglove during the early summer is the wildflower meadow. This has been carefully….

Friday, July 9th 2021

Let’s Learn Moor

A big event organised by Countryside Learning invites primary school children to spend a day on a moor to learn about….

Wednesday, July 7th 2021

Valued Visitors

Over the past two weeks school children from Sacred Heart RC Primary Academy in Northallerton have visited Foxglove Covert on….

Tuesday, July 6th 2021

One or Two Moths!

The moth traps were emptied on Wednesday morning.  A quick look seemed to suggest one or two moths, but during the morning….

Thursday, July 1st 2021