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QUODITCH
MOOR NATURE RESERVE
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A WALK IN SEPTEMBER Field Four
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Follow the path through the middle from field three . . . |
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and you emerge into this area. The Devil's Bit Scabious has spread rapidly in the last few years, and since 2003 we have added the Marsh Fritillary to our list of the many butterflies in this field. They appeared again in 2004, so it wasn't just a one-off. |
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This area was only cleared about ten years back. It's a constant battle to keep the scrub growth down. Grazing works well, but since the foot and mouth epidemic we have had to resort to cutting. |
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MInd you, the ponies have made a difference. Although this picture taken in 2005 shows them attacking our pile of cuttings!
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This spinney is at the west end. It will need some clearing out soon. |
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The hoverflies are out in force. Their main source of nectar is the Devil's Bit Scabious. |
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We thought this was a Furry Bee Mimic (Cheilosiini chrysocoma) but Roger Morris very kindly wrote to us and identified it as a male Actophila superbiens. |
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This one, found in September 2004 is Helophilus trivittatus. Our thanks to Roger Morris for identifying this one. |
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This is Creeping Cinquefoil (potentilla septans - Rosaceae) |
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In the woodland the chanterelles have appeared. Not only are they delicious but they have the most beautiful apricot aroma. They are gradually spreading along the path |
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The recent grazing has meant that the short grass is more favourable for grasshoppers |
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| Page updated 9th September 2006 |
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