Steven Wright
@stevenwright58.bsky.social
Habitat management and conservation volunteer in Rugby UK
https://rugbywildlife.info/
https://rugbywildlife.info/
There's water on the move in #AshlwncuttingLNR and while it's not conducive to walkers with cameras that aren't waterproof it does suit birds looking for places to bathe. See ALTxt
November 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
There's water on the move in #AshlwncuttingLNR and while it's not conducive to walkers with cameras that aren't waterproof it does suit birds looking for places to bathe. See ALTxt
Armistice day work party at Newbold Quarry working on the steep slopes of gun hill. A former searchlight and anti aircraft battery during WW2. Now potential habitat for declining Grizzled Skipper butterflies and imptoving every year for other species
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Armistice day work party at Newbold Quarry working on the steep slopes of gun hill. A former searchlight and anti aircraft battery during WW2. Now potential habitat for declining Grizzled Skipper butterflies and imptoving every year for other species
Seems that our work cutting the grasslands at #AshlwncutingLNR has made foraging a bit easier for some residents..
November 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Seems that our work cutting the grasslands at #AshlwncutingLNR has made foraging a bit easier for some residents..
Massive concrete plinths that supported the steelwork of former radio masts at Daventry's Borough Hill were providing perches for these 2 related Birds. Robin and Stonechat. Both looking for insects...
November 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Massive concrete plinths that supported the steelwork of former radio masts at Daventry's Borough Hill were providing perches for these 2 related Birds. Robin and Stonechat. Both looking for insects...
This came to mind...
November 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This came to mind...
On a walk round afterwards we noted that previously cut areas were regrowing and wonder if this will favour the more vigourous species like the Nettles . On returning home I heard 2 frogs calling in the garden pond. #FalseSpring.
November 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
On a walk round afterwards we noted that previously cut areas were regrowing and wonder if this will favour the more vigourous species like the Nettles . On returning home I heard 2 frogs calling in the garden pond. #FalseSpring.
#AshlawncuttingLNR Sunday work party got another section of the raised former lairage cut and raked off...
November 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
#AshlawncuttingLNR Sunday work party got another section of the raised former lairage cut and raked off...
A lovely mornngfor a walk in the woods. Badby Wood nr.Daventry has permissive access thanks to Fawsley Estate who are harvesting Softwoods greatly benefitting the woodland . Flora is poised to emerge and next year looks promising :-).
November 8, 2025 at 8:39 PM
A lovely mornngfor a walk in the woods. Badby Wood nr.Daventry has permissive access thanks to Fawsley Estate who are harvesting Softwoods greatly benefitting the woodland . Flora is poised to emerge and next year looks promising :-).
Moorhen and Teal sharing a few rays
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Brandon Marsh this afternoon. And a Common Darter Dragonfly that was making the best of the day too. Living their best lives..
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Brandon Marsh this afternoon. And a Common Darter Dragonfly that was making the best of the day too. Living their best lives..
November 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Moorhen and Teal sharing a few rays
@warwickshirewt.bsky.social
Brandon Marsh this afternoon. And a Common Darter Dragonfly that was making the best of the day too. Living their best lives..
@warwickshirewt.bsky.social
Brandon Marsh this afternoon. And a Common Darter Dragonfly that was making the best of the day too. Living their best lives..
That moment when a walk on your local wildlife site gets a bit more exciting! Treecreeper doing what they do among the Hawthorns at #AshlawncuttingLNR this morning. Hadn't seen one for ages and was getting concerned,happier now :-).
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
That moment when a walk on your local wildlife site gets a bit more exciting! Treecreeper doing what they do among the Hawthorns at #AshlawncuttingLNR this morning. Hadn't seen one for ages and was getting concerned,happier now :-).
#FernFriday visit to Pytchley Rd bridge over #AshlawncuttingLNR. Black Spleenwort,Maidenhair Spleenwort,Wall Rue and Hartstongue al thriving in the mortar on the North facing side...
November 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
#FernFriday visit to Pytchley Rd bridge over #AshlawncuttingLNR. Black Spleenwort,Maidenhair Spleenwort,Wall Rue and Hartstongue al thriving in the mortar on the North facing side...
Sidings grasslands now cut and raked coppice nearly finished (1st 2 pics) and former lairage partly cut (Pics 3&4). More to be done over the next few sessions!
November 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Sidings grasslands now cut and raked coppice nearly finished (1st 2 pics) and former lairage partly cut (Pics 3&4). More to be done over the next few sessions!
In the Northern section of #AshlawncuttingLNR again for today's work party. Sidings scrapes on the left of the path in these 1st 2 pics.and former lairage up the bank. Scrub removal/coppicing to give the grasslands a bit more light. A reset .
November 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
In the Northern section of #AshlawncuttingLNR again for today's work party. Sidings scrapes on the left of the path in these 1st 2 pics.and former lairage up the bank. Scrub removal/coppicing to give the grasslands a bit more light. A reset .
Now the leaves have dropped it's a bit easier to see what's in the trees and hedgerows. Seasonal visitors and residents. Fieldfare and Redwing ...and Hornets. @beaknikpoetry.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Now the leaves have dropped it's a bit easier to see what's in the trees and hedgerows. Seasonal visitors and residents. Fieldfare and Redwing ...and Hornets. @beaknikpoetry.bsky.social
On the Leicestershire/Northamptonshire border lies Stanford Reservoir. Permits issued for recording purposes allow time with wildlife like these Red Crested Pochard drakes in this bay...
November 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
On the Leicestershire/Northamptonshire border lies Stanford Reservoir. Permits issued for recording purposes allow time with wildlife like these Red Crested Pochard drakes in this bay...
Hats off to the Wildlife Trust and volunteers who have increased the population of these plants to the 100's at the site I was guided round in Summer. Treacherous floating mire!! Fascinating habitat
November 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Hats off to the Wildlife Trust and volunteers who have increased the population of these plants to the 100's at the site I was guided round in Summer. Treacherous floating mire!! Fascinating habitat
... a bit further along the path is a grassy shelf with Bee and CS orchids, There's scope for expansion and a start was made today beside the steps. Opening it up will also help to lessen Anti Social Behaviour on this urban site
November 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
... a bit further along the path is a grassy shelf with Bee and CS orchids, There's scope for expansion and a start was made today beside the steps. Opening it up will also help to lessen Anti Social Behaviour on this urban site
...1st pic shows how steep the bank gets in places and 3rd pic the sparse flower rich sward. We want to get more grassland and existing in better condition ...
November 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
...1st pic shows how steep the bank gets in places and 3rd pic the sparse flower rich sward. We want to get more grassland and existing in better condition ...
More good progress on the calcareous grasslands of Rugby's Newbold Quarry . "Bare bank" is now finished...follow thread for more pics....
November 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
More good progress on the calcareous grasslands of Rugby's Newbold Quarry . "Bare bank" is now finished...follow thread for more pics....
No birds of note @warwickshirewt.bsky.social Brandon Marsh this afternoon. The "usual suspects" added character (Tufted ducks) and a bit of colour (Teal and Shoveler) Someone said it was too windy for birds but isn't that like saying it's too wet for fish?.
November 3, 2025 at 8:09 PM
No birds of note @warwickshirewt.bsky.social Brandon Marsh this afternoon. The "usual suspects" added character (Tufted ducks) and a bit of colour (Teal and Shoveler) Someone said it was too windy for birds but isn't that like saying it's too wet for fish?.
A short walk from @templebalsall.bsky.social lies Cuttle pool . Not bad for a tip!!
November 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
A short walk from @templebalsall.bsky.social lies Cuttle pool . Not bad for a tip!!
Parrot Waxcaps and Self Heal in a Warwickshire church yard. Making a beautiful combination . @britmycolsoc.org.uk @bsbibotany.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Parrot Waxcaps and Self Heal in a Warwickshire church yard. Making a beautiful combination . @britmycolsoc.org.uk @bsbibotany.bsky.social
A few more #fungi sen in Wappenbury Wood today... @britmycolsoc.org.uk @warwickshirewt.bsky.social See ALT ...
November 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
A few more #fungi sen in Wappenbury Wood today... @britmycolsoc.org.uk @warwickshirewt.bsky.social See ALT ...