Wildlife – Meadow Orchard Project

Beekeeping – Spring ’25

The Bees are back in townWe welcomed bees and beekeeping back to Meadow Orchard in Spring ’23 and are happy to say that bees (and beekeepers) are really flourishing! With the cherry and plum trees blossoming we are delighted to be rewarded by the sight of emerging bees foraging in the warm spring sunshine afterContinue reading “Beekeeping – Spring ’25”

Swift Nestboxes and the Circular Economy

Swifts are captivating summer visitors, known for their acrobatic flying and high-speed maneuvers. These social birds, returning from South Africa each May, are facing a decline in nesting sites due to building renovations. To support swifts, consider installing Swift Nestboxes on your home. These boxes, made from reclaimed materials, provide a durable, safe nesting space. The Harringay Swift Group offers installation assistance and a demonstration swift call module to attract the birds. By participating in initiatives like Swiftmapper, you can also contribute to citizen science and support swift conservation efforts in your community.

The Big Butterfly Count 2025 🦋

The Big Butterfly Count is a UK-wide survey aimed at helping assess the health of our environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths) we see. The Big Butterfly Count begins on Friday 18th July and will run until Sunday 10th August. Click the link below or scan theContinue reading “The Big Butterfly Count 2025 🦋”

iNaturalist 2024: Wildlife Observations & Biodiversity Highlights

Explore the highlights of our iNaturalist Year in Review 2024! This year, our community has made incredible contributions by documenting a diverse range of wildlife, from rare plant species to local animal sightings. With the help of volunteers and nature enthusiasts, we’ve built a valuable collection of observations that showcase the biodiversity in our area. Check out our year-end summary and join us in continuing to track and protect local wildlife in the coming year

Join our Bio-Blitz

Become a citizen scientist! Help us learn more about the Flora and Fauna on site at Meadow Orchard by joining our project on iNaturalist. Over the last year, our volunteers have helped us collect a whopping 229 observations and identified 130 species! Each submission helps us to map the Biodiversity across our site. How to getContinue reading “Join our Bio-Blitz”

Moth Trap & I.D.

Join us on Saturday 3rd August with entomologist Dan Hackett for a evening moth walk! Using a moth light trap we’ll be surveying and identifying our nightime moth visitors! Click the link below or scan the QR code to sign up!

The Big Butterfly Count

The Big Butterfly Count is a UK-wide survey aimed at helping assess the health of our environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths) we see. The Big Butterfly Count begins on Friday 12th July 2024 and will run until Sunday 4th August. Click the link below or scanContinue reading “The Big Butterfly Count”

Oak Processionary Moth

CAUTION We’ve found Oak Processionary Moth in two of the Oak trees at Meadow Orchard Project. Nests are out of reach and have now been fenced off as a precaution, whilst we arrange for them to be removed. If you think you may have touched or been exposed to oak processionary moths or caterpillars (orContinue reading “Oak Processionary Moth”

Beekeeping

The Bees are back in townWe are proud to announce that we welcomed beekeeping back to Meadow Orchard last Spring! With the advent of the fruit tree blossom we were once again rewarded by the sight of emerging bees foraging in the warmer spring weather after they had been balled up inside their hives overContinue reading “Beekeeping”

Our Year in Review 2023 on iNaturalist

Check out our Year in Review 2023 on iNaturalist! Over the past year, our community has made incredible contributions by documenting local wildlife and tracking biodiversity through our iNaturalist project. From stunning plant discoveries to rare animal sightings, we’ve built a valuable collection of observations. Explore our highlights, see what was spotted, and get inspired to join us in 2024 to continue exploring and documenting the nature around us!