WILDLIFE – SPECKLED WOOD
The Speckled Wood – Pararge Algeria These butterflies are common and widespread across the UK, though less common in Scotland. You can spot them in woodland glades and rides, parks, […]
THE HIDE – WATER
September , i know don’t say it , where has the summer / year gone ? Our local shop is full of mince pies and christmas chocolates just as I’m recovering from our two sunny weeks ! The upgrades, new exterior trims , insulated floor covering and repaint of the hide are now completed , well almost , so we are now ready for the winter season , my favourite time of year by far.
WILDLIFE – THE ORANGE TIP
The Orange tip – Anthocharis cardamines The Orange-tip , a regular visitor to the wildflower meadow is a true sign of the arrival of spring and is one of the […]
WILDLIFE – THE CUCKOO
The Cuckoo – Cuculus canorus The Cuckoo is a dove-sized bird with blue grey upper parts, head and chest with dark barred white under parts. With their sleek body, long […]
WILDLIFE – ROE DEER
The Roe Deer – Capreolus capreolus The Roe deer our most common native deer, Capreolus capreolus is a regular visitor here at the Meadow Hide. One of the true native […]
WILDLIFE – LARGE WHITE
The Large White – Pieris brassicae The large white is a common, large, white butterfly that is a regular visitor here at the Meadow Hide . Often associated with flying […]
THE HIDE – JULY
September , i know don’t say it , where has the summer / year gone ? Our local shop is full of mince pies and christmas chocolates just as I’m recovering from our two sunny weeks ! The upgrades, new exterior trims , insulated floor covering and repaint of the hide are now completed , well almost , so we are now ready for the winter season , my favourite time of year by far.
THE HIDE – JULY
September , i know don’t say it , where has the summer / year gone ? Our local shop is full of mince pies and christmas chocolates just as I’m recovering from our two sunny weeks ! The upgrades, new exterior trims , insulated floor covering and repaint of the hide are now completed , well almost , so we are now ready for the winter season , my favourite time of year by far.
WILDLIFE – WOOD WHITE
The Wood White = Leptidea sinapis The Wood White butterfly is a regular visitor to the Meadow Hide here in North Wiltshire. The wood white is the smallest of our […]
WILDLIFE – THE BADGER
The Badger – Meles meles Despite being rarely seen during daylight hours , the badger , the largest terrestrial carnivore here in Britain is easily recognisable and still a common […]
THE HIDE – JULY
September , i know don’t say it , where has the summer / year gone ? Our local shop is full of mince pies and christmas chocolates just as I’m recovering from our two sunny weeks ! The upgrades, new exterior trims , insulated floor covering and repaint of the hide are now completed , well almost , so we are now ready for the winter season , my favourite time of year by far.
WILDLIFE – RED ADMIRAL
The Red Admiral – Venessa atalanta The Red Admiral, Venessa atalanta is probably one of Britains recognised spices of butterfly and can be found in almost all habitats from gardens […]
WILDLIFE – THE WEASEL
The Weasel – Musrela nivalis The Weasel , Musrela nivalis is a member of the Mustelid family of mammals and is related to Stoats, Ferrets, Polecats and Otters all of […]
WILDLIFE – PIED WAGTAIL
The Pied Wagtail, known for its frantic tail-wagging and black-and-white plumage, is a common sight in car parks and city centers. While most are year-round residents in the UK, some migrate to the Mediterranean and Africa during winter. Adult males defend territories, while young and female wagtails forage in groups during winter. They primarily feed on insects and sometimes forage in urban areas. Breeding from April to June, they raise up to three broods and are adaptable in nesting locations. Unfortunately, their numbers have declined, possibly due to issues with waterways and invertebrate availability. Despite this, they are currently listed as of little concern.
WILDLIFE – SNOWY OWL
The Snowy Owl , Bubo scandiacus The Snowy Owl is a bird of Arctic tundra or open grasslands and fields and a rare visitor to the British Isles. Between 1967 and […]
