Over 20 volunteers from Lloyds and the Cromwell Bottom Wildlife Group met on site to "Balsam Bash" and also to trim the riverside hedge and clean up some paths. A fine specimen of
Poplar Hawk-moth. Laothoe populi was also found whilst the Balsam Bash was in full swing. We thank the Lloyds Volunteers for their valuable help with this essential work on the reserve.
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The team assembles |
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and gets bashing |
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Poplar Hawk-moth. Laothoe populi |
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We made good progress. One of several clearings. |
1 comment:
Love the Hawk moth!
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