Monthly Archive: May 2022

May 27, 2022

May Bugs

Nature Notes by Aidan Smith May is a strange month for moths. Butterflies are seen on the wing frequently, but while daytime temperatures are warm, and my shorts make an appearance after their winter...

Nature Notes

May 11, 2022

Spring Arrivals

Nature Notes by Denis O’Connor For me the defining moments of spring are the emergence of the first butterflies, the arrival of migrant birds and the appearance of frogs in our ponds. The first...

1st Ben Rhydding Beaver Scouts

28 June 2022

Great to host 1st Ben Rhydding Beaver Scouts last night on their 1st visit. The sun shone and all seemed to have a fun time on our nature trail and a bit of pond dipping. Look forward to welcoming you back in the Autumn [...]

Butterflies

7 June 2022

When visiting the reserve why not take a few minutes checking out the butterfly info. You can see photos of our main species and a handy table to see which butterflies you have a chance of seeing that week. Warm, still, sunny times are best. When the sun comes out after rain shower can be … Continue reading Butterflies → [...]

Orchids

7 June 2022

Wonderful to see that the orchids are back in abundance this year after the massive decline a few years ago. Many are quite small which may be down the dry spring.. Estimate around 200 flowering stems. Most are southern marsh orchid with a few common spotted orchids and hybrids of the two. The large fenced … Continue reading Orchids → [...]

American Signal Crayfish

7 May 2022

We discovered this American signal crayfish whilst working on restoring the beck. These were introduced into the wharfe over 20yrs ago and have spread everywhere. Unfortunately they brought a virus with them that our native crayfish are very vulnerable to and are now locally extinct. I believe this is a large male. It is … Continue reading American Signal Crayfish → [...]

New Signs

7 May 2022

New Riverside Bench March 2022

13 March 2022

We now have our 4th riverside bench thanks, the donation by a local family and the hardwork of our volunteers [...]

New Dog Control Order

11 June 2021

Finally got the Dog Control Order signs up, thanks to Bradford Council extending the orders to encompass ponds. Thanks also to their Enforcement team and sign shop for getting it sorted. Wildlife around ponds will have a bit more protection across the district. [...]

Kingfishers

11 June 2021

Thanks to Geraint Evans for more wonderful pics. The kingfisher with the fish in its beak is female, the one drying its wings is a male. Unfortunately their nest was washed out a few days after these shots, but hopefully they will have found another spot [...]

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