A Day at Foxglove

It was colder today and the strong winds had returned bringing drizzle and rain.  Some visitors ventured out into the reserve and were rewarded with the sighting of two Roe Deer and a Woodcock.  Meanwhile, Brian, Dot and Elizabeth set off to check the mink rafts -  well Brian did the checking! This one is on Risedale Beck and when Brian examined the clay there were no signs of any footprints.

We set off to check the woodland walk for wind damage which gave us an excellent excuse for 'rooting'!  A moss covered log pile caused a distraction whilst moss seed heads and lichens were examined.

Once in the woodland a tiny white fungus, spider egg cases, ladybirds on a marker post,  more ladybirds on a tree tube and a tiny grub inside a jelly-like case near to them were seen.

This fallen leaf showed a beautiful pattern; the result of a tiny insect that had lived in it.

Oh, and there were no fallen trees in the woodland!