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 and Burton Ridge Nature
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
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