I have always wanted to have a closer look at the wildlife on our allotment but usually when I am there there is a lot of other work to do. However, in February I have started a regular bird survey to record all birds I can see and hear on a circular walk through the […]
Author: Knighton Wild
Wildlife Spotting in the Garden 4 – Buzzard
When you are out in the garden, it is worth keeping your ears open for unusual sounds and remembering that birds fly overhead. Birds like crows and magpies will often call out when they see birds of prey and will chase them away, as in the case of this buzzard, which flew over the garden […]
Wildlife Spotting in the Garden 3 – Water
In a recent post on NatureSpot, Alan Cann has pointed out the importance of water in a garden. He’s thinking of ponds, and ponds support a wide range of amphibian and invertebrate life as well as providing a source of water for birds, mammals and other types of wildlife. If you don’t have room for […]
Wildlife Spotting in the Garden 2 – Hoverfly
One thing that people sometimes struggle with is telling the difference between different types of insect. This shouldn’t be a surprise – quite a lot of insects mimic other species, especially those that have a sting or some other form of defence. There are a number of hoverflies that are bee, wasp or bumble-bee mimics, […]
Wildlife Spotting in the Garden 1 – Insects
While we’re spending more time at home, we can be spotting wildlife in the garden. All the photos are taken in a garden in Knighton. The names in the captions are linked to NatureSpot where you can find out more. You can post your own sightings on NatureSpot and they will become part of our […]
Look out for wildlife during times of social isolation
It’s a great time to get observing and recording – go to Naturespot to find out about things to look out for in March and the joys of Social Distancing. If you have any interesting records or photos do share them with us either in the comments section of this page, on our Facebook page […]
Maggie’s Spring notes
You may know Maggie Frankum – she is our resident bumble bee expert and has been involved with wildlife for many years. From her house on Chapel Lane Maggie is sending me notes of what she has seen. I am posting these in chronological order for your enjoyment and delight. 26th March Some things associated […]
Coronavirus update
Like all other organisations we have had to cancel all our planned activities for the foreseeable future. So we won’t be able to organise walks or working groups. Our AGM planned for May won’t now be going ahead until it’s clear it’s safe. We’re pleased that Tim Graham the new Chief Executive of our Wildlife […]
Look out for these spiders – they’re coming to Leicestershire!
Alan’s talk in February attracted a good crowd and he gave us a fascinating insight into these creatures. He also asked us to look out for some spiders that are arriving in Leicestershire soon (if they haven’t already!). These two species have been spreading north and west in recent years and are now on our […]
Bird boxes and tree planting on Knighton Green
A small group of hardy workers met on Saturday morning to plant a Sorbus Aucuparia (Cardinal Royal) in the spinney area of the Green. The tree was donated by members of the local chapter of the National Womens Register which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The Sorbus will provide flowers in spring (nectar), […]
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