Cranwell Nature

Twitter account for the RAFC Cranwell conservation group.

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

We’re looking at purchasing a trail cam. Any recommendations please. We only have a small budget so nothing to pricey. Thank you.

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

We were informed about these beautiful Bee Orchids growing on camp. We have liaised with the grounds maintenance manager to ensure they don’t get mown! Great news! @LincsWildlife @WildflowersUK

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

Blue tit eggs in the bird box!! 🥚🥚👍👍

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

Put up a nest box with a camera in the garden, and have a blue tit looking like it’s starting to build a nest. Will put some pictures up as soon as I can!!

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

EXCITING NEWS!! We have erected two owl boxes and a kestrel box in woodland on camp! We have also put up several bird boxes in plantation wood. Thanks to @Hawkandowluk for donating and erecting them!

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

4 Mistle Thrushes seen on the grass next to Airship Road this morning! Good news considering they are in severe decline!

[Alys Fowler @AlysFowler]

This week's article on feeding your garden birds: https://t.co/obGH6hVXlq

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

We planted over 120 plants of 17 different native plants. Including sulphur clover, wild basil, restharrow & wild liquorice. #nature #meadow

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

Thanks to @LincsWildlife for helping us complete our first project. A wildflower meadow at RAF Cranwell!! #nature #wildflower

[NWP Rural Crime Team/Tîm Troseddau Cefn Gwlad HGC @NWPRuralCrime]

This 7 week old 2lb Northern Goshawk missing from Mochdre since 5/8/16.Ring has the id CG003.Any info on 101 U116038

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

Been away for 10 weeks, sorry guys. I did find these critters whilst away though!! @wildlifebcn @wildlife_uk

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

@VS_Lincolnshire ideally yes. But if you want to speak at Cranwell I may be able to give a contact number for someone here.

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

Can anyone help with the identification of this damselfly? Thought common blue, but lots of variants. @bugboybaker

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

Mealworms out lets see if there are any hedgehogs about in the garden tonight. @hedgehogsociety

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

@1969Dalyboy thanks, it just reminded me that was all.

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

@1969Dalyboy thanks. We are still interested in having you visit. Just trying to sort the group out (paperwork etc)

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

Hi @Buzz_dont_tweet could you tell me what made these holes in my garden please. Thanks.

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

A trip to Barkston Heath this afternoon with @LincsWildlife to look for Bee Orchids was a success. Some found.

[Barn Owl Trust @BarnOwlTrust]

There are now 4 eggs. The Owls are still mating, keep checking Nestcam for more eggs. https://t.co/imZKtAbwCa

[Cranwell Nature @NatureCranwell]

We're heading to Barkston Heath tomorrow with @LincsWildlife to look for bee orchids!