Monthly Archives: August 2017

The Ups and Downs of Tansy Beetle Numbers at Rawcliffe Meadows (Revised August 2017)

Posted on 30 August, 2017 by greatemancipator

The Pond at Rawcliffe Meadows was excavated in May 1991, and the mounds and funnel that surround it were created from the spoil. Although Tansy Beetles had been seen along the Ings Dyke, that runs between Rawcliffe Meadows and Clifton … Continue reading →

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Rawcliffe Meadows Work Party Report 27th August 2017 – the Bee Bank

Posted on 27 August, 2017 by greatemancipator

Despite it being a Bank Holiday Sunday the weather was great and there were four of us, Julie and Mark, along with new helper Annie, and Mick. The idea was to clear around the bee bank that was a little … Continue reading →

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The Boys are Back in Town – Rawcliffe Meadows Work Party Report 3rd August 2017

Posted on 4 August, 2017 by greatemancipator

Yes, the boys are back in town – Lammas grazing time already! So we have 27 bullocks meandering around the site. The reasons why the site is grazed are explained in this blog. Thursday was the last evening work party … Continue reading →

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