Bodenham Lake Diary: Autumn to Winter 2018-2019
Wendy Rushton's latest diary entry following the Lugg Wetland Gem project and the wildlife at the nature reserve.
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Bodenham Lake Diary: Autumn & Winter 2018-19
Exciting times at the Lake...
Autumn gentian
A late-flowering plant, Autumn gentian displays pretty, mauve, tube-like flowers atop its reddish stems. It favours dry, chalk grassland and sand dune habitats.
Where to see nature's autumn larder
As winter approaches, autumn is the time for wildlife to feast and build up reserves to last the long cold winter.
Winter moth
One of the few moths that fly in winter, often seen in car headlights.
Autumn Colour
Nature journalling workshop, suitable for all creative ability levels. Includes a nature walk and fully tutored watercolour workshop.
Where to see wildlife in autumn
Autumn is a time when summer's lush greens become browns and oranges, punctuated with pops of red and purple berries. This is a time of nature's plenty, with a wonderful hedgerow harvest of blackberries, rose hips, crab apples, hazelnuts and seeds. For many birds it’s about arrivals and departures, some flying south. There is still much to see and enjoy as wildlife prepares for the long, cold winter.
Newsletters & Blogs
All the latest news from the Ice Age Ponds project
Autumn in the Wildlife Garden
With autumn now upon us, we thought it would be useful to share some interesting and useful advice from our bird food partner, Vine House Farm, for anyone with a wildlife garden – or indeed anyone…
Winter skeins of geese
Listen for geese flying in to roost through the winter dusk
Five Winter Walks
Dress up warm and enjoy an invigorating winter walk through our stunning countryside with these five walks selected by Nic Howes.
Improvements for people and wildlife at Bodenham Lake this autumn
As part of our ongoing Bodenham Lake Reedbed Project staff, volunteers and contractors are busy making improvements to the site this autumn.