Daily Archive: June 25, 2020

June 25, 2020

Mr Raisins junior

I’d already given blackbird, Mr Raisins, his breakfast of sultanas. Then, as I mixed my own muesli, I glanced out of the kitchen window and saw him, just outside the door, feeding sultanas to...

Farmers recommend new mapping tool Tue, Jan 19, 2021, Continue reading at the source
Rangers repair Ravenstonedale footbridge Fri, Dec 18, 2020, Continue reading at the source
Bigger ambition for woodland in National Park Tue, Dec 15, 2020, Continue reading at the source
National Parks England launch joint ambitions for the next decade Fri, Dec 04, 2020, Continue reading at the source
Major Dales landscapes study published Tue, Nov 17, 2020, Continue reading at the source
Ash Dieback in the Dales Fri, Nov 06, 2020, Continue reading at the source
Young Rangers have a hoot building barn owl boxes Mon, Oct 26, 2020, Continue reading at the source
Young Rangers go nuts for hazel dormice Wed, Oct 14, 2020, Continue reading at the source
Local support for Dark Sky Reserve bid Fri, Oct 09, 2020, Continue reading at the source
Young Rangers go wild at Malham Tarn Wed, Sep 23, 2020, Continue reading at the source

Small Workgroup 23 June

6 July 2020

We had our first small Workgroup on since covid-19 lockdown with new Safe working practices in place agreed with Bradford council. Good views of kingfishers, blackcaps and a sparrowhawk a few sand martins nesting, brimstone, ringlet, meadow brown, small tortoiseshell butterflies,. Froglets on riverside path and toads under metal sheet.. Mini meadow looking great. Orchid … Continue reading Small Workgroup 23 June → [...]

Workgroup 30 June

6 July 2020

We had another small Workgroup on 30 June, our focus was to make a 40m stretch of steep and crumbling river cliff safer for our younger visitors. We were able to make a thick “dead hedge” along the bank using the hawthorn we had cut in the winter. Plants will grow through it over time … Continue reading Workgroup 30 June → [...]

Careless Dog Walker .. 2 Dead Cygnets

21 June 2020

Speaking on behalf of all the volunteers who manage the reserve… We are distraught about the loss of the last 2 swan cygnets last Wed. We have clear signs up asking owners to keep dogs under control/on a short lead for the protection of breeding birds. We have not heard from the dog’s owner as … Continue reading Careless Dog Walker .. 2 Dead Cygnets → [...]

May Highlights

7 June 2020

It’s been great to be able to get back down to BRGP and see so many others appreciating their local wildlife. A few wildlife highlights to share, please let us know what you’ve spotted. Thanks Steve Parkes Otter We have had a few sightings of otter and otter spraint. With the water levels so low … Continue reading May Highlights → [...]

April Highlights

9 May 2020

End of April/early May see’s the ransoms (wild garlic) at its peak. This photo was taken in 2007, I don’t think this part of the reserve has changed so much in 13yrs? [...]

January Workgroup – meadow restoration and nature trail prep

12 January 2020

A great days work for Jan workgroup restoring old meadow area and creating space for the new nature trail. The dense stand of hawthorn produced very few berries and shaded everything else out.. looking forward to seeing the dormant flower seed spring to life. A big welcome to Sue who joined us for the first … Continue reading January Workgroup – meadow restoration and nature trail prep → [...]

Otter Family Aug 19

4 December 2019

A big thank you to Dave Varney for sharing these photos with us. We have what appears to be a family group, a mother and 2 youngsters though it’s difficult to see any size difference between them? There is however a sad ending, these photos were taken on Aug 20th 2019, a few weeks later … Continue reading Otter Family Aug 19 → [...]

Open Country Workgroup 15 Nov

19 November 2019

Thanks to Chris and the Harrogate Open Country team for planting 100 trees as part of the restoration of the roadside hedgerow and installing a new bench to improve accessibility for those that are less able. A massive thank you to Bradford Council Trees & Woodland team for giving us the bench! [...]

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