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Author Archives: Michael Griffiths
Wilden Marsh North Pasture
North, south and east views from mid way along North Pasture this evening.
Muntjac Buck
Muntjacs, known as barking deer, are small deer of the genus Muntiacus. Muntjacs are the most ancient deer, thought to have begun appearing 15–35 million years ago, and can live up to sixteen years of age. Some of the marsh … Continue reading
Sam-Bull Shetland
My eight-year-old grandson sat beside me on the settee at home and, on watching Friday’s video, asked if Jill’s new bull calf could be named after him. So the calf’s name is now Sam-Bull Shetland. Later, a panicked Jill Shetland galloped … Continue reading
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June 17, 2018
Tagged Belted Galloway Cattle, Cattle eating thistle, Conservation Cattle, Hoo Brook Pasture, Nature Conservation, Nature Photography., Photography, Shetland Cattle, Wilden Marsh, Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Wyre Forest District Council Rangers, Wyre Forest Grazing Animals Project
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Another Bull Calf Was Born on Wilden Marsh Today
From Hoo Brook ramp I could see Jill Shetland on her own in Hoo Brook Corridor. The other herd members were busy grazing Hoo Brook Pasture. Jill looked at me and then nervously into the dense vegetation near the stock … Continue reading
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June 15, 2018
Tagged Belted Galloway Cattle, Conservation Cattle, Hoo Brook Pasture, nature, Nature Conservation, Nature Photography., North Pasture, Shetland Cattle, Thistle Eating Cattle, Wayne and Waynetta, Wilden Marsh, Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve, wildlife photography, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Wyre Forest Grazing Animals Project
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The Hot Spoon Works
I walked a warm, humid, north marsh this evening. My exposed skin was protected with Jungle Formula, which is essential at this time of year on Wilden Marsh. However, mosquitoes bit my elbows through my shirt sleeves. I will spray … Continue reading
Calves Playing and Suckling
The herd made the move from Falling Sands Nature Area successfully this morning, crossing the service road and Hoo Brook bridge to access Hoo Brook Pasture; although, they were a bit slow to get going at first. As usual the … Continue reading
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June 12, 2018
Tagged Conservation Cattle, Hoo Brook Pasture, Kidderminster, Nature Conservation, North Pasture, Shetland Cattle, Thistle Eating Cattle, Wilden Marsh, Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve, wildlife photography, Wyre Forest District Council Rangers, Wyre Forest Grazing Animals Project
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Male Banded Demoiselle
Males are usually territorial, but large numbers can sometimes be found on lush bankside plants and floating objects. They court females by opening their wings and performing an aerial dance. They are usually found in or near pools, ponds, canals … Continue reading
