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Wood Lane
A working quarry site owned by Tudor Griffiths, with managed pools which have become a haven for birds.
Wood Lane bird sightings
Wood Lane bird sightings archive
Wood avens
Look for wood avens along hedgerows and in woodlands. Its yellow flowers appear in spring and provide nectar for insects; later, they turn to red, hooked seedheads that can easily stick to a…
Forest bug
The shoulders of the Forest bug are distinctive - they are square-cut, almost rounded, unlike the other 'spiked' shield bugs. This bug can be found in woodlands, feeding on the sap of…
Parent bug
The Parent bug lives up to its name. The female lays her eggs on a Silver birch leaf, watching over them until they hatch. She stays with the young until they are adults. Other shield bugs lay…
My big adventure
When Rowan visits Sydenham Hill Wood, every puddle, tree and trail is part of the adventure. And his dad quite likes playing along too.
Saucer bug
An underwater predator, the Saucer bug uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. It can be found at the bottom of muddy, weedy ponds; but handle with care - it can inflict a painful bite…
The Big Sleep
When winter is looming and the short, cold days mean we all just want to keep snuggled under the duvet for longer, take a look at the wildlife who has already made best use of this time of year.…
River Reflector December 2018
Read the latest news from our Rivers Team.
River Reflector November 2018
Read the latest news from our Rivers Team.