LNR in Hedge End's urban wildlife corridor, supported by committed Friends and dedicated to protecting and enhancing our local environment and wildlife
Hedge End, England
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This fungi is Hypocrea argillacea, a coparasite which parasitises another fungus. It's officially an endangered species and red rated so we're delighted to see it in our small reserve @GreenHampshire @Myco_Mania @bigmeadowsearch @LGSpace
This is our first Assassin Bug, a Common Thread-legged Bug, found on a stump at Bridget Mary Gardens on 27/10. It's our 2442nd species @crevicedwelling @GreenHampshire @LGSpace @bigmeadowsearch
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Please plant a hawthorn! These native trees are wonderful for wildlife, supporting a wide range of species – including more than 300 insect species. The blossoms, berries and leaves are a good source of food for all sorts of creatures. More native trees:
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ALT Hawthorn berries and leaves
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When tidying the garden, avoid burning garden debris on a bonfire. Instead, pile up branches and fallen leaves in a quiet corner. This provides shelter for hedgehogs, beetles, toads, slow worms and other animals.
More tips for nature-friendly gardens:
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This 5mm Barkfly is our 2429th species at Wildern LNR. It's scientific name is Mesopsocus fuscifrons and there is no English Common name @Soldierfli94237 @GreenHampshire @LGSpace @bigmeadowsearch
Fungi have such brilliant names. Pictured by Alison Shawyer on 18/10 the 3 fungi pictured are Black Bulgar, Pleated Inkcap and Brushing Bracket @Myco_Mania @GreenHampshire @LGSpace @bigmeadowsearch
On 22/10 the only dragonfly still flying was the Common Darter, although 23 of them were flying across the reserve. This one was spotted at Wildern Moor @BDSdragonflies @LGSpace @GreenHampshire @bigmeadowsearch
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The nights are drawing in, which can only mean one thing... dark skies season is upon us!
Explore our Dark Skies hub for information and inspiration: buff.ly/tF5TSPK ✨
📸: Piers Fearick
ALT Windmill silhouetted on a grassy hill against a starry purple-and-orange twilight sky.
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Fake cobwebs like these may look spooky – but what's really scary about them is that they can trap & injure wildlife, including birds, insects & small mammals. And fake webs aren't recyclable – so will end up in landfill for many years.
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ALT Fake cobwebs draped over a garden wall
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Please don't leave Halloween pumpkins to rot in your garden, or dump them in the countryside. Eating pumpkins can make hedgehogs, birds and other animals poorly. Instead, dispose of pumpkins in a covered compost bin or council food waste bin.
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Hummingbird Hawk Moth at Wildern LNR on 16/10. Photo Mike Rhodes @GreenHampshire @LGSpace @bigmeadowsearch
This Scolopostethus puberulus True Bug is our 2407th species at Wildern LNR. It was found on a refugium tin in the Fen Meadow @GreenHampshire @LGSpace @bigmeadowsearch
Dyspetes Luteomarginatus wasp at Wildern LNR on 16/10. Photo Mike Rhodes @GreenHampshire @LGSpace @bigmeadowsearch
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Fruit trees benefit all sorts of wildlife, including bees, bats and birds. But around two thirds of UK orchards have been lost since 1960. Planting an apple tree in your garden or community can really help to boost biodiversity.
A guide to what to grow:
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Lovely Mike Rhodes shot of a Common Field grasshopper on 17/10 at Wildern LNR @GreenHampshire @LGSpace @crevicedwelling
Cross Orbweaver spider at Wildern LNR on 17/10. Superb Mike Rhodes picture @BritishSpiders @GreenHampshire @LGSpace @bigmeadowsearch
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Around 1.7m pieces of plastic are binned in the UK every week. There are lots of eco-friendly soap bars that contain only natural ingredients, and many are plastic-free - so choosing bars instead of liquid handwash is one way to reduce plastic pollution.
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Great Mike Rhodes picture of a Lesser Vespillo Burying Beetle at Wildern LNR on 17/10 @ukbeetlemania @GreenHampshire @bigmeadowsearch
Common Darter in the sunshine at Wildern LNR on 17/10. Picture from Mike Rhodes @BDSdragonflies @GreenHampshire @bigmeadowsearch @DorsetWildlife
Two species of fungi at Wildern LNR on 15/10, a Black Bulgar and a Weeping Willow @Greenisamissio1 @GreenHampshire @bigmeadowsearch
