by Martin Keys | Jun 16, 2024 | 2024
A big thank you to Wendy and Colin for erecting notices around Texas fields about the presence of nesting Skylarks. In the past there has been considerable disturbance of these protected birds by people and dogs walking off the tracks through the fields. This year the...
by Martin Keys | Jun 11, 2024 | 2024
The conservation area is now very lush and verdant thanks to the combination of rain and the odd sunny day. Some bits of the ground are in need of a “haircut” to enable access. Otherwise the Ox-eyed daisies are out in abundance. The Yellow Rattle is...
by Martin Keys | May 15, 2024 | 2024
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FOR PAID UP MEMBERS OF THE OLIVERS BATTERY COUNTRYSIDE GROUP To be held on the Conservation Area, Olivers Battery Recreation Ground on Wednesday 29th May 2024 at 19:00 OTHER UPDATES: Contacting us via the link on the...
by Martin Keys | Apr 15, 2024 | 2024
Tree and hedge management is now over until the autumn, but I thought I would let you all know about this conservation project that is being run by the CPRE – Hampshire (now known as the countryside charity). This project is called Hampshire Hedge, and the...
by Martin Keys | Mar 23, 2024 | General
Having just walked around the Conservation/Wildlife area this morning, spring is beginning to show itself at last! The primroses are already flowering, and some lesser celandine are beginning to flower. In the area there is a small bunch of daffodils in bloom,...
