Bogbean barrier protects islands
When Fleet Pond was dredged in 2012 the silt was used to create islands around the lake. The idea of these islands was that they would become reedbeds, which help to improve water quality and are...
View ArticleLate Autumn and Early Winter Birding Highlights
Birding-wise it was a rather average three months, perhaps due to the weather and/or a lack of birder coverage since mid-October. October and November were notably milder than usual, with much needed...
View ArticleMoth activity at the Reserve during 2022
Mike Halsey writes about Moth activity found at the Reserve during 2022 The winter months up to late February are the ‘flight time’ of many species of moths in which the female doesn’t fly at all –...
View Article‘Patsy’s Path’ at Fleet Pond Nature Reserve
Patsy Welford (pictured below) was a very keen Fleet Pond Society member and volunteer. She not only supported the Society through conservation work around the Pond, but also by joining in on their...
View ArticleFleet Pond Society Secretary Vacancy
Our fantastic Secretary is stepping down from the position and we are now looking for a replacement. Do you have a few spare hours a month? Would you like to support a Society which protects and...
View ArticleWinter to early spring bird report
William Legge writes: It was a changeable few months with a bitter freeze at the end of January, a slightly warmer but exceptionally dry February and a very wet and dull March. As I put pen to paper in...
View ArticleSpring & early summer birding highlights – March to June
William Legge reports on sightings over this period: The weather was rather mixed throughout April and into the first weeks of May. Settled and warmer conditions developed in late May and ramped up...
View ArticleEarly Summer Moth Report
Mike Halsey and his team have been monitoring the moths found on the Reserve. Here he writes on their progress. After a successful 2022, there were high expectations of further exciting finds at the...
View ArticleLate summer and early autumn birding highlights
William Legge writes: Following a glorious June, hopes of another fine summer were short lived as the Jetstream moved south resulting in a very unsettled July. As a procession of strong weather systems...
View ArticleAutumn moth report
Mike Halsey writes: Mid-October, with the first frost of Autumn yesterday. Still plenty to see and do in the moth world, but fast approaching that time of the year when the microscope comes out in...
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