Mike’s Shetland And Galloway Diary.
The Fauna and Flora of Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve
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2018 WILDEN MARSH VOLUNTEERS’ WORK PROGRAMME.
Wilden Marsh Mike says: "Come join the fun!" (CLICK THIS IMAGE TO SEE OUR WORK PROGRAMME)
2018 MARSH VOLUNTEERS’ WORKDAY INFORMATION!
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A small selection of this blog’s Followers.
Crawling in the undergrowth.
Drone-fly (Click on image to read about crawling in the undergrowth).
Grasshopper (Click on image to see more).
Foxes, foxes and more foxes.
Marsh Fox ( Click image to read about foxes).
Muntjac Deer (click on image to see more).
Hover-fly (Click on image to see more).
Blue Tit (Click on image to see more).
Marsh Squirrel (Click on image to see more).
Tag Archives: wildlife photography
Some Poisonous, Injurious and Invasive Plants of Wilden Marsh
Wilden Marsh is in the middle of its injurious and invasive plant growing season right now, and I’m yet again attempting to control their spread. I like to encourage as wide a range of vegetation as possible on the marsh … Continue reading
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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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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Checking the Herd
I’m off to check on the marsh herd in the Falling Sands Nature Area! Would you like to come along?
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May 13, 2018
Tagged Belted Galloway Cattle, Conservation Cattle, Nature Conservation, Photography, River Stour, Shetland Cattle, Urban Green Spaces, Wayne and Waynetta, Wild Flowers, Wilden Marsh, Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve, wildlife photography, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Wyre Forest District Council Rangers, Wyre Forest Grazing Animals Project
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Life on Wilden Marsh for Rare Breed Conservation Cattle
The cattle are having the most marvellous time on the marsh at the moment. They have free access to much of the north marsh and are able the choose the tastiest of new lush vegetation on which to dine; they … Continue reading
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May 7, 2018
Tagged Cattle eating thistle, Conservation Cattle, Kidderminster, Nature Conservation, River Stour, Shetland Cattle, Thistle Eating Cattle, Urban Green Spaces, Wayne and Waynetta, Wilden Marsh, Wilden Marsh Nature Reserve, wildlife photography, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Wyre Forest District Council Rangers, Wyre Forest Grazing Animals Project
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