Access limited to protect curlew
From 1st March to 31st July there is no public access to Hampton Meadow nature reserve or Lower Lugg Meadow nature reserve, excepting on public rights of way. This is to reduce disturbance to…
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Rare wildlife is surviving on our city meadows – despite threats
The Lugg Meadows are much loved by many Herefordians. They are one of the few remaining places to see the rare snake’s head fritillaries flower in the wild and are also, just, home to breeding…
Withdrawing of access rights on Lower Lugg and Hampton Meadow during breeding bird season
Natural England have permitted that the open access rights for the duration of the breeding bird season on two of our Nature Reserves: Lower Lugg Meadow and the nearby Hampton Meadow can be…
Protecting curlew on Lugg Meadow
With a haunting call and unmistakable long, curved bill, the curlew is an iconic wetland bird. In the past, curlew bred in significant numbers on Lugg Meadow but have drastically declined in…