By Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Spring is bringing in some more unusual birds to West Common, spending a little time here before settling on a suitable nesting site. Last year was the first time I’d ever seen Little Ringed Plovers on the common: this year a pair has arrived earlier, and have been feeding around the edge of the … [Read more...] about West Common April Nature Notes
West Common and Burton Ridge Nature
City Council Gives Green Light For Conservation Work On Pond & Path At Hobblers Hole
On Wednesday 17 March City of Lincoln Council's Executive Meeting approved a proposal to enter into a 10-year Management Agreement, with Long Leys Residents Association (LLRA), for the general management and improvement of about 6% of the open space known locally as Hobblers Hole (an area just to the north of Whittons Park on Long Leys Road). The agreement will allow LLRA to … [Read more...] about City Council Gives Green Light For Conservation Work On Pond & Path At Hobblers Hole
West Common News: No Fallow Period for Horses In 2021 Due to Covid
The Commons Advisory Panel (CAP) meeting of 9 February recommended that a fallow period for horses should not be implemented in 2021, as the requirements of the COVID-19 lockdown made it unrealistic for owners to safely move horses to other locations. This recommendation has now been confirmed by the city council. What Is the Fallow Period for Horses? Under the Act of … [Read more...] about West Common News: No Fallow Period for Horses In 2021 Due to Covid
Help Wanted: Did You Use the Path Across Newt Hollow & Hobblers Hole Prior To 1993?
LLRA is continuing with efforts to get the path across Newt Hollow and Hobblers Hole recognised as an official Right of Way. This path leads from an existing footpath over to Whitton's Park (see map below). However, we have hit a snag in the historic evidence we require and are appealing for help from the Long Leys community. If you used the Newt Hollow or Hobblers Hole … [Read more...] about Help Wanted: Did You Use the Path Across Newt Hollow & Hobblers Hole Prior To 1993?
Autumn Nature Notes: West Common
By Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Summer may be officially over, but there was still plenty to see in September on West Common. I love the colour of devil’s-bit scabious flowers and they’re providing food for recently hatched small copper butterflies. Other flowers still in bloom include tormentil, cat’s-ear and autumn … [Read more...] about Autumn Nature Notes: West Common