We always like to receive feedback from our members about Langdyke. So please find a few moments to click on this simple survey to help us improve the way Langdyke works. Trust chair Richard Astle (left) said: “This short survey will give us valuable information about the way we run the Trust. It should only … Read more
Langdyke members are being urged to respond to the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Local Nature Recovery Survey. Chair Richard Astle explained: “the Local Nature Recovery Strategy is something we should all know about and have a say in – it effectively will create a map of where and how we deliver nature recovery across Cambridgeshire, so … Read more
You can help with our search to record veteran trees across John Clare Countryside. Langdyke board member and ecological consultant Sarah Lambert explains the role you could play in this important project John Clare lived in a landscape rich in old trees. In his writing he refers to ‘huge mossed oaks’ and recounts sheltering … Read more
A small mammal survey on two Langdyke reserves at Etton and Maxey came up with a surprise find. Steve and Liz Lonsdale, who are licensed to carry out the surveys found two house mice – not the type of mouse normal found outside – alongside the allotment area at Etton’s High Meadow. A number of … Read more
Five new species of birds were seen on the Etton Maxey Reserve during 2019, according to a fascinating survey report completed by Langdyke’s Bob Titman. They included Great (white) Egret, a Purple Heron, Hen Harrier, Common Stonechat and a Common Raven. According to Bob’s records none of them have been spotted at the reserve before. … Read more
The autumn ladies tresses at Swaddywell are an important part of Swaddywell, writes Jean Stowe. We have been keeping an eye on them for fouryears. The species is rare in our area, but much more common in the south of England. Our recent survey findings are now on this website under the science and surveys section … Read more
Jean Stowe reports that a project undertaken in early August by the Western Reserves group was timely for the Trust’s 20th Anniversary. Chris Topper had a list of flowers and grasses found in Heath Road, dating from before 1999. The time of year of the survey wasn’t stated. Revisiting the same stretch of road, … Read more