Water levels on the reserve continue to drop.

Approximately 5 swifts recorded flying around.

It’s amazing the difference a few days can make when looking for plants.

Always expected the unexpected is a good frame of mind to be in.

The wild flower meadow is something of a British icon, and a part of our proud rural heritage.

A family of Whitethroats were busy scolding me.

I recorded my first Emperor Dragonfly for the reserve.

Magpie and blackcap, and single stock dove, willow tit, mistle thrush,

ID by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust - Silver ground carpet

Jackdaw, goldfinch, woodpigeon, swift and swallow.