By Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. We are so fortunate to have West Common on which to exercise and there’s plenty to look out for and listen to at the moment, while keeping our distance from people. Skylarks are singing! They are selecting territories and will soon be building nests. Eggs aren’t usually laid until May when … [Read more...] about West Common In April
West Common and Burton Ridge Nature
West Common In July
This summer there seem to be more butterflies on West Common than in recent years: do others think so? At the moment there are clouds of meadow browns and both small skippers and Essex skippers (difficult to distinguish). Creeping thistles are generally thought to be ‘weeds’, but at the moment they are providing an excellent source of nectar and later on their seeds will … [Read more...] about West Common In July
West Common Nature Walk – 10.30am Saturday 3 August
LLRA are delighted that Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, has agreed to lead another guided walk on the West Common to talk about wildlife and how the community can help protect flora and fauna. To book a place on this (free) guided walk, which will run from 10:30-12:00 noon on Saturday 3 August, please … [Read more...] about West Common Nature Walk – 10.30am Saturday 3 August
Can You Help Us Survey House Martins, Swallows & Swifts in Long Leys?
As part of our Neighbourhood Planning activity, there is a focus on better protection for Long Leys wildlife. One area where help from the Leys community would be appreciated is on spotting migratory birds such as House Martins, Swallows and Swifts which arrived this spring to nest. The West Common provides good feeding and nest material for these birds which then generally … [Read more...] about Can You Help Us Survey House Martins, Swallows & Swifts in Long Leys?
West Common Nature Walk – 10.30am Saturday 1 June
Update: Walk now fully booked. LLRA are delighted that Caroline Steel, former Head of Conservation at Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, has agreed to lead a guided walk on the West Common to talk about wildlife and how the community can help protect flora and fauna. To book a place on this (free) guided walk, which will run from 10:30-11:45am on Saturday 1 June, please email … [Read more...] about West Common Nature Walk – 10.30am Saturday 1 June