Abberton Ranger Blog – April 2018
April has been a varied month of some really hot days and also squally rain showers and cool wind. However it has been a great month for the return of many of our migratory bird species
April has been a varied month of some really hot days and also squally rain showers and cool wind. However it has been a great month for the return of many of our migratory bird species
Blossom and leaves are just starting to show on the trees on the nature reserve. A sure sign of Spring.
February concluded the hedge planting for this season, totalling 6,000 trees planted, and taking the grand total that has been planted on site by rangers and volunteers so far to 76,000. Some…
The new year has begun with lots of nice birds being seen at Abberton, including a Shag out on the water, Smew, Goldeneye, Goosander, Dartford warbler, Little stint, Barn owl, Water rail, Pergrine…
Feeding our garden birds not only gives them a helping hand (or wing), it also means we get to see our wonderful wildlife up close and all the joys they bring. However, it is important to know…
October has been a relatively mild month here at Abberton, but the reserve is still changing into its autumn colours.
September has been a month of varied weather. Some days stormy, others dry and bright.
August has turned a little wet, with some quite stormy days here at Abberton, this hasn’t put off the wildlife though.
July has been another good month for the nature reserve at Abberton. We have had lots of birds visiting including a Great white egret.
The wildflower areas at Abberton are getting better and better through June with a lovely variety of species including Lady’s bedstraw, Wild carrot, Knapweed, Birdsfoot trefoil, Self-heal, and…