The Tufa Field, Bath, www.tufafield.com
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The Tufa Field is a SNCI in Bath UK that is being lost to development. It is a rich woodland apron habitat, home to Slow Worms, Raptors, Amphibians and large UK mammals. It also has unique flushes of Tufa, a calcareous deposit that supports its own flora.
This Bee got trapped overnight in the house. Exhausted and dehydrated, a spoon with sugar water revived it. A few minutes later it flew off. Bee experts can presumably identify the type?.
April 21, 2025 at 9:15 PM
This Bee got trapped overnight in the house. Exhausted and dehydrated, a spoon with sugar water revived it. A few minutes later it flew off. Bee experts can presumably identify the type?.
The last Christmas video from the Tufa Field. Next year this will be houses.
December 11, 2024 at 5:25 PM
The last Christmas video from the Tufa Field. Next year this will be houses.
One of the consequences of building on the Tufa Field will be a significant increase in surface water reaching the adjacent road. This is the situation today without that additional runoff. The field currently provides natural water retention, holding back water from downslope areas.
November 24, 2024 at 1:41 PM
One of the consequences of building on the Tufa Field will be a significant increase in surface water reaching the adjacent road. This is the situation today without that additional runoff. The field currently provides natural water retention, holding back water from downslope areas.
This barn owl is a resident of the Tufa Field, and enjoys this perching post to fetch supper!
November 21, 2024 at 6:35 PM
This barn owl is a resident of the Tufa Field, and enjoys this perching post to fetch supper!
One of our favourite shots, a common buzzard (Buteo buteo) in flight over the Tufa Field
November 19, 2024 at 5:52 PM
One of our favourite shots, a common buzzard (Buteo buteo) in flight over the Tufa Field
Scientists say that limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 deg C is impossible. Here's why.
November 18, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Scientists say that limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 deg C is impossible. Here's why.
Jays are a regular winter visitor to the Tufa Field.
November 16, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Jays are a regular winter visitor to the Tufa Field.