Alreside Meadow

Conservation site near Alresford. Chalkstream, wetlands, grazing.

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Mostly on the picture app now…

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@_mattswildlife

[Alreside Meadow @AlresideMeadow]

Butterflies and bugs today.
If anyone want to identify them for and save me getting the big book out- go ahead :)

[Alreside Meadow @AlresideMeadow]

Good, concise article explaining how we need to help our river network to help biodiversity and ourselves.

[The Wild Trout Trust @WildTroutTrust]

"The 'look' of a river isn’t just aesthetics... More complex and 'messy' rivers tend to store and slow down the flows of water, sediments and nutrients. This creates a better habitat for plants and animals" ... and of course fish and insects too! >> https://t.co/DiDDBa5VMx

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Had two kites, a hawk and sundry other birds.

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Kites hunting over the freshly mown hay.

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Love my tractor.

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Replay? Really

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Replay pleased to welcome @Sparsholt_Coll horticulture students for a visit to the site to share our initial experiences of managing for ecological outcomes.
@sparsholtplants

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Volunteer. It’s good for everyone :)

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@_mattswildlife Likewise! Give me a shout when you’re in the area :)

[Watercress Line @Watercress_Line]

🕵️ The answer to yesterday's Guess What Wednesday is...
Thomas the Tank Engine! Thomas is visiting every day until Sunday 4th June. Tickets available online or on the door: https://t.co/FFAg5f7u5U
#watercressline #guess #thomasthetankengine
@King_Alf @HantsTopDaysOut

[Alreside Meadow @AlresideMeadow]

@MortonPattison Around 150?

[Alreside Meadow @AlresideMeadow]

@MortonPattison @snoringdormouse We could definitely use some please

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@reelrivers Yep. Both trout and pike seen over the last few days :)

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By the rail bridge.

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Pic by youngest team member.
#oak

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New grazers!
Again this year we’ll graze the meadow to slowly improve the habitat for wildflowers.
NB. The disturbing sound at the end of the vid is a steam train- thanks ⁦@Watercress_Line⁩

[Alreside Meadow @AlresideMeadow]

Eels are not terrifying at all.

[Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust @HantsIWWildlife]

While they're most mobile in water, European eels can travel over land to reach nearby waterbodies. Once common in our chalk streams, they're now critically endangered. This one was spotted @TheWatercressCo

#WatercressAndWinterbournes @WessexRivers @m_h_shelton @HeritageFundUK

[Alreside Meadow @AlresideMeadow]

Yep.