Photo: Lily Chambers
The Trust was approached by residents that live locally to Maldon Wick nature reserve, wanting to tidy up the stream under Maldon Wick Bridge. Thanks to 12 new volunteers from the local area, a massive amount of rubbish was cleared from the stream and we have plans to continue more maintenance of this reserve. Well done everyone!
Maldon Wick volunteers
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We all know how important ponds are to boost biodiversity. With funding from FWAG, we have created two new ponds at Sergeants Orchard nature reserve. We are keeping our fingers crossed that this will attract turtle doves. With the land removed for the pond, the team created hibernacula for reptiles, amphibians and insects. Similarly, at Tiptree Heath nature reserve, a new pond has been created (see photo below). We’ve already seen dragonflies and solitary bees using the surrounding habitat.
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New pond at Tiptree Heath nature reserve
Across the summer, we have been assisting the Essex and Suffolk Dormouse Group to install 100 dormouse nest tubes in suitable scrub and woodland across Middlewick Ranges in Colchester. We will continue to monitor the site for these fuzzy ginger mammals and hope to see signs of them using our tubes.
Terry Whittaker
Example of a dormouse tube nest at Middlewick Ranges
You may have seen that Middlewick Ranges is under threat of development. You can help to protect this nationally-important green space by adding your name to the petition. With your help, we can get this area designated as a recognised place for wildlife.
