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
West Common and Burton Ridge Nature
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
West Common In May
'West Common always looks good in May, with the buttercups in full bloom. The cuckoo flowers are more or less over, but the sorrel is coming into flower along with pignut. Migrant birds have returned with swallows nesting around the stables, house martins collecting mud to build their nests and swifts screaming overhead.' Words and photos kindly provided by … [Read more...] about West Common In May
Skylarks On West Common
Kindly written for the Long Leys Community by Caroline Steel, Lincoln resident and formerly of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. Caroline represents the Trust on the Commons Advisory Panel. In coming months Caroline will be writing about other flora and fauna on the West Common and how the Long Leys community can help. Skylarks are singing high over West Common and are … [Read more...] about Skylarks On West Common