Terry's photos
We were working at Haseley Manor this week, cutting back the
willows growing along the margins of the ponds on the site. We worked firstly along the northern banks of
the ponds to the west of the site and subsequently the southern bank of the eastern
pond. The willow was cut about a foot above
ground level, so that the stumps can be treated. The cut material was stacked into habitat piles.
The ground was very wet and boggy and shortly after we
started there was heavy rainfall. After
this initial downpour we all dried out only to receive another soaking! Sloshing around in mud and on uneven ground was
hard work!
Finally, an oldie but a goodie - the following clip gives us an idea on how to traverse the waterways at Haseley Manor on our next visit - turn the sound on and enjoy!
Nature note - The unusual red fungi are Scarlet Elf Cup (Sarcoscypha austriaca) which are "bright red cups with short stems. It can be seen in late winter and early spring on fallen twigs and branches (often Hazel, Elm and Willow), usually buried under moss. It is reasonably widespread, but not very common. It is mostly found in damp, shady areas."
www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/fungi/scarlet-elfcup
Thank you to Terry for the photos and to Sue for the nature note.
No comments:
Post a Comment