Other Local Attractions
This page will give information about attractions other than
the official reserves which you might find interesting.
If you have any information about non-reserve places that you've enjoyed,
please share.
Your Garden
From Mick Binnion
Is your garden butterfly friendly?
[ Not at the moment, Mick ~ it's under two foot of snow! - Ed. ]
Gardens come in many different shapes and sizes, some formal, some more expressive. No one garden can supply all the requirements of all species, but with a little planning all gardens can offer, shelter, nectar and caterpillar food plants for some species.
Whether it’s a single buddleia, hebe or ice plant [ cough! choke! - Ed. ] a patch of tall native grasses, nettles growing in a sunken bucket, honesty, or some trailing nasturtions (for the whites), a patch of sorrel for the small copper or ivy and holly for the holly blue, your garden can have an extra dimension and come to life with butterflies.
So with that thought in mind, here are some of the locals.
Click on the small pics to see a bigger version. - Ed |
Bradley and Dixon’s Wood
From Mick Binnion
On the outskirts of Grimsby we are fortunate to have an Ancient Woodland . It belongs to the people of the area and is administered by the local authority, a Local Nature Reserve ,open during daylight hours. A special place , a broadleaved bluebell wood with many species.
Many species are present including : lesser and great spotted woodpecker, nuthatch , treecreeper , blackcap , at least four of the tit family and sparrowhawk. greater stitchwort, primrose, wild arum and goldilocks, a form of buttercup.
Grey squirrel are very evident and you may hear or see a jay. While looking through the violets , keep a watchful eye for roe deer tracks (slots).
There are several species of bee and a bee-fly that has a proboscis like Pinochio. Brimstone , speckled wood and small tortoiseshell butterflies frequent the woodland rides.
Celandine and wood anemone form carpets of colour in this wildlife haven, which has something to offer in all seasons.
By Mick Binnion
Donna Nook
From Mick Binnion
This Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserve is very popular during November and December- Pupping Season , for our colony of Grey Seal . Easily accessible from a side road in the village of North Somercotes. We are fortunate to have the co-operation of R.A.F. Donna Nook, so please adhere to the warning signs and any instructions given.
Should you be visiting the site during the season it is advisable to wrap up well and please stick to the footpaths which are well marked,for your own safety and that of the seals.
The site can be extremely busy and our members are advised to visit during the quieter mid-week period. However the cold doesn’t appeal to everyone, so hear are some extra photographs.
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