Lemsford Springs
A fascinating array of habitats: shallow spring-fed lagoons, marsh, willow woodland, hedgerow and meadow – fantastic for winter birdwatching.
A fascinating array of habitats: shallow spring-fed lagoons, marsh, willow woodland, hedgerow and meadow – fantastic for winter birdwatching.
A pair of kestrels have settled in one of the nest boxes at our Lemsford Springs Nature Reserve.
Nestling amongst the wooded estates of central Hertfordshire, this small wood is a beautiful example of traditional coppice management and its value to wildlife.
After a dreary winter, pops of colour begin to appear in parks and gardens up and down the county. Soon after, the tentative sound of birdsong builds to a dramatic symphony of voices that…
A disused quarry which supports varied chalk grassland species including orchids.
A common spider of heathland and grassland, the Nursery web spider has brown and black stripes running the length of its body. It is an active hunter, only using its silk to create a protective…
These tiny habitats, the source of our streams and rivers, are fundamental to the well-being of whole water catchments.
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Rarely seen Jack Snipe at Lemsford Springs Nature Reserve draw in the crowds.