Before 2022 we hadn't seen Willow Emerald Damselflies at Wildern. That year one or two were spotted and, by 2025, they are firmly established, especially at Coltsfoot Pond. These 5 are from 29/9 and include 2 oviposting pairs @britishdragonflies.bsky.social@greenhampshire.bsky.social
This autumn, please consider leaving dead plants in your garden rather than 'tidying' them up. Over the winter they will provide sheltered spots for hibernating ladybirds and lots of other creatures 🐞
Keeping a small area of grass unmown throughout autumn & winter can benefit wildlife. Long grass offers protection to all sorts of creatures, from beetles & bumblebees to frogs & toads. More ways to create a wild autumn garden: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/wild-…#rewildingn#biodiversityty
Small gardens can boost biodiversity just as much as big ones. And when joined together, tiny nature-friendly spaces create wildlife corridors that can benefit hedgehogs and all sorts of other wildlife! Ideas for small gardens: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/sma...
To help insects this autumn, let native plants grow in a wild corner. Teasels, dandelions, dead nettles and hemp-agrimony all flower into autumn, providing nectar for butterflies and bumblebees. More autumn plants for pollinators: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/aut...
An HBIC (Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre) report from 2024 describes Wildern Nature Park as an ecological wonder. We love our precious 10 hectare site and are delighted that the report recognises its ecological importance @greenhampshire.bsky.social@bigmeadowsearch.bsky.social
