Not-at-all-typical meadow flora on rising ground at the edge of the floodplain. Abundant Autumnal Hawkbit and Red Clover with mainly fine-leaved grasses. Few of the most characteristic hay meadow plants but herb-rich.
2 different Quails could be heard singing from Jubilee Viewpoint, Saltholme 16.00
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Two Lower Derwent Valley specialities from Sutton-upon-Derwent today: Marsh Stitchwort and Narrow-leaved Water-dropwort. Quail and Cuckoo singing in the meadows and several Hares.
My lawn's Common Spotted Orchid population has trebled from one spike to three!
Cowpen Marsh from Holme Fleet 15.15: Ruddy Shelduck, pair of Egyptian Geese, LRP, at least 4 Yellow Wagtails.
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"Almost all the parasiticides that are preventatively applied to pets are unnecessary." This could be a big step forward in reducing routine use of fipronil and imidacloprid, potent insecticides which have been shown to be devastating to aquatic life.
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