Tag: biodiversity
Bird survey report – winter 2015/16
The results of the recent bird survey are in and have thrown up some interesting trends and information. The Grounds Office commission two surveys a […]
How many squirrels can you spot?
It’s been a good winter for the squirrels so far, how many can you spot?
Clearing – Taddiforde Valley
The Grounds Team has been busy clearing the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Woodland in the Taddiforde Valley which had become overrun with brambles.
Staff fungi foray walk 13/10/15 – Mardon & Clydesdale
All of these amazing looking fungi were found by staff on a fungi walk earlier this week. Identified so far: Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria), Blackening […]
Wasps nest near Business School
By the Business School, walking up to Cornwall House. Watch out for the wasps!
Update – Wildflower Meadow Rear Washington Singer
The new wildflower meadow that was planted at the rear of Washington Singer earlier this year as part of the Plan Bee Campaign (as reported […]
Elephant Hawk Moth near the Forum
Our gardener, Kate, managed to to get a picture of this colourful Elephant Hawk Moth near the Forum today.
Duck des res
A new duck house, built by the talented folk in Property Services has been fixed on Newman pond.