12th May 2024 - a walk around Granta Park can be very rewarding at this time of year. As part of 'No-Mow May' many parts of the park are covered in flowers, particularly prolific being the Common Daisy that covered the green areas, and pathways in Lagden's Grove. A Mistle Thrush was gathering worms from the cricket green presumably to take back to young in the nest, and a flock of Linnet fed on seeds in amongst the longer grass, all overseen by an ever-watchful Hare. The river was running fast and clear, with the reeds coming up quickly, and in Lagden's Grove, the Spindle Moth caterpillars had been busy, with their silvery webs covering some trees, providing protection for the squirming masses beneath. Andy M.
Large swathes of Daisies, thanks to No-Mow May
Dappled shade of the Cherry tree avenue
Mistle Thrush gathering worms
A flock of Linnet feeding on seeds in the longer grass
Brown Hare, keeping watch
Common Bur-reed coming up in the river
Daisy-covered path in Lagden's Grove
Spindle Moth caterpillar silk
Spindle Moth caterpillars
Spindle Moth caterpillars
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