In flower during July

Meadow Vetchling
Chamomile
Yarrow
Ragwort
Selfheal
Silverweed
Water Mint
Yorkshire Fog (grass)
Red Fescue (grass)
Creeping Thistle
Buttercup
Lesser Knapweed
Hedge and Marsh Woundwort
White Clover

Work Party - Thursday 31st July  6.30pm - weeding around the trees

Summer is really here, with long hot days and the flowers and grasses in the conservation area on The Mound are growing well.

Skipper on Knapweed

The trees have survived the sheep damage of recent months and now need weeding around the base (up to 1 metre).  We also have some larger tree-protectors and canes which will give them more growing space and help those cutting the grass to see them more clearly.

We need volunteers to help clear the weeds - everyone welcome, just come along.

I visited the area on Sunday and today to carry out butterfly counts.  I have seen more than 100 butterflies on these two visits, with 10 different species on the wing - see the Wildlife page for a more detailed record.