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  • July Newsletter 2024

    Posted on 7 December 2024 in News and updates, Newsletters

    The longest day is now behind us and summer is in full swing!  On the heath the heather will soon start to flower along with heath speedwell and eyebright. A characteristic sound of the heath in mid-summer is the crackle … Continue reading →

  • August Newsletter 2024

    Posted on 4 September 2024 in Newsletters

    The quiet month of August, with the bird song all but over, heralds the start of the bird migration. Stover’s migrants will start to put on weight in the next few weeks in preparation for their long journey south. They … Continue reading →

  • June Newsletter 2024

    Posted on 21 June 2024 in News and updates, Newsletters

    The rhododendron is pretty spectacular at this time of year along with the yellow azaleas which flower along the lake path. The flag iris is turning the marsh from green to gold. Summer flowers are at their best this month. … Continue reading →

  • May Newsletter 2024

    Posted on 21 June 2024 in News and updates, Newsletters

    May is the month when the rhododendron, azalea, and yellow flag start to flower; the trees come into leaf; the last of the summer migrants return and when the dawn chorus is at its peak. Nightjars usually start arriving from … Continue reading →

  • April Newsletter 2024

    Posted on 1 May 2024 in Newsletters

    April is the month that the woodland plants have been waiting for all through the winter. Bluebell leaves are emerging along with ramson leaves; and violets, primroses, dog’s mercury, wood anemone and celandine are all in flower. All these plants … Continue reading →

  • March Newsletter 2024

    Posted on 1 May 2024 in Newsletters

    Spring has arrived at Stover and it won’t be long before many of the animals that have hibernated over the winter will start to emerge. Look out for the white blooms of blackthorn (blackthorn flowers before it comes into leaf) … Continue reading →

  • February Newsletter 2024

    Posted on 16 February 2024 in Newsletters

    Just as winter is at its dreariest the wildflowers are starting to pop up.  Snowdrops and celandines have been in flower for several weeks, and in sheltered spots keep an eye out for dog’s mercury and primrose. Coltsfoot and sweet … Continue reading →

  • January Newsletter 2024

    Posted on 9 January 2024 in News and updates, Newsletters

    With the shortest day thankfully behind us, spring isn’t far away. Spring is signalled in the form of birdsong. The usual communication calls of birds are joined by the songs of territorial birds claiming their space and advertising for mates. … Continue reading →

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