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.

Big Garden Birdwatch 2025

Big Garden Birdwatch The Big Garden Birdwatch 2025 is an annual event organized by the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds). It invites people to spend one hour counting the birds that visit their gardens. They can also count them in local green spaces (Meadow Orchard Project). Participants then submit their results, helpingContinue reading “Big Garden Birdwatch 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”

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”